E-Bike Rider Killed | Drywall Scraper Stabbing | Baby Falcon's Dramatic Rescue: Illinois News

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.

Teen E-Bike Rider Killed

The e-bike rider was taken to a hospital by paramedics but did not survive his injuries, police said.

Woman Stabbed Husband With Drywall Scraper For Not Paying Bill, Cheating: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say the woman became upset over an unpaid electric bill and allegations of infidelity before allegedly stabbing her husband.

Man, 28, Secretly Filmed Woman, Child In Bathroom At Church

A woman reported discovering a cell phone concealed in a restroom that was actively recording her while she was using the facility. Police say the man snatched the phone from the woman after she discovered it.

Man Saves Baby Falcon From Drowning In Fox River

The baby bird was struggling against a current, and a heroic man jumped in to save her from drowning, city officials said.

$10.5M Settlement Reached In Fatal Police Shooting

The firm said the settlement is, to its knowledge, the largest reported settlement in an Illinois civil lawsuit involving a police shooting in which the person killed was not a bystander.

EF-2 Tornado Reached Peak Winds Of 120 MPH On 8.3-Mile Path Of Destruction

NWS said the tornado reached a maximum width of 350 in addition to 120 mph wind speeds. Six people were reported injured.

FBI Seeks Potential Victims Of Ex-Christian School Board Member

The FBI believes he primarily targeted boys between 2013-2022.

Man Stomped Inmate's Head, Left Him Nonverbal In Juvenile Detention Center Attempted Murder: State's Attorney

Just 15 at the time of the crime, he was found guilty of attempted murder in a 2024 altercation that left another inmate at a juvenile detention center incapacitated in a nonverbal state.

Vehicle Crashes Into Fire Station

A car left the roadway, struck planters and collided with the building, officials said.