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Massey Family Awarded $10M | Man Threatens IL Rep | Madigan Guilty

Man sexually assaulted family | Plane forced to return to O'Hare | School buses targeted | Canned tuna recall

Attorney Ben Crump, left, helps Donna Massey, mother of Sonya Massey, towards the podium during a press conference over the shooting death of Sonya Massey at New Mount Pilgrim Church in the Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago, July 30, 2024.
Attorney Ben Crump, left, helps Donna Massey, mother of Sonya Massey, towards the podium during a press conference over the shooting death of Sonya Massey at New Mount Pilgrim Church in the Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago, July 30, 2024. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

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.

Sonya Massey's Family Given $10M Settlement After 'Senseless Death'

Massey, a Black woman with a history of mental illness, was fatally shot in her own home by a sheriff's deputy, as captured on body camera.

Downers Grove Man Left Threatening Voicemail To State Rep: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say William Dzadon, 71, said on the representative's voicemail, "I’ll come to your f***ing office and f***ing blow you up."

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Jury Finds Former IL House Speaker Madigan Guilty On 10 Counts

Mike Madigan, 82, and a codefendent had been charged with racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.

Oswego Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Young Family Members

Brian Hulsey, 51, committed "multiple horrific sexual acts" on three children, who were all under the age of 13 at the time, officials said.

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Plane Forced To Return To O'Hare After Windshield Issue

The plane was flying 156 passengers from O'Hare Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Wednesday.

Criminals Target Troy School District Buses, Forcing E-Learning Day

Due to the unforeseen emergency affecting all of our buses, all Troy 30-C schools must transition to an emergency e-learning day Monday.

Fatal Food Poisoning Risk Prompts Canned Tuna Recall In IL

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled some canned tuna sold in 27 states, including IL, for botulism concerns. It was sold at Publix and Walmart.

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