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Double-Murder Locks Down Entire Town | Animal-Fighting Operation Arrests | Drone Restrictions In Chicago

Data center coming to Joliet | Bears stadium updates | 'Pilgrim Mother' sculpture world tour | Expressway violation | 1st solar café to open

ILLINOIS — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Illinois. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Double-Murder Rocks Small IL Town, Suspect Found Dead After Standoff: State Police

A man is alleged to have shot his wife and then threatened to harm her parents, who were found dead in their home.

400 Chickens Rescued, 3 People Charged In Animal Fighting Operation: Kendall Sheriff

Detectives served a search warrant, finding 400 gamefowl and other evidence, leading to felony charges against three people, officials said.

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DHS Requests Drone Restrictions Over Chicago As ICE Raids Escalate Further

The restriction is in place until October 12.

Data Center Campus For Joliet, 24 Proposed Buildings On 800 Acres Of Farmland: Joliet Patch Exclusive

Joliet has erected signs notifying people of the annexation and preliminary planned unit development for a data center campus.

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Bears Stadium Would Bring $15M Annually To Arlington Heights: Village

The Village said Tuesday it has received the preliminary Economic Impact Report submitted by the team for the former Arlington Park site. RELATED: Renderings Of Bears Stadium In Arlington Heights Released

Life-Sized 'Pilgrim Mother' Sculpture Continues World Tour At St. Gall/St. Simon In Gage Park

The unique, life-sized sculpture of the Virgin of Guadalupe will be on public exhibit at St. Gall/St. Simon Parish from Oct. 3 to Oct. 19.

Cops Cracking Down On This Expressway Violation In Chicago Area

"This dangerous activity can catch other drivers by surprise and lead to devastating accidents," Undersheriff Marlon Parks said.

Nation's First Solar Café To Open In Evanston

The café will soon offer drip coffee, espresso drinks and more while customers get personalized solar energy quotes.

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