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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.

Nightmare On Hickory Life Sentence For Bethany McKee Overturned: She's Getting A New Trial

A woman who has been behind bars for a decade in the double murder of two young men in 2013 will receive a new trial, and a chance to reduce her sentence.

Woman Punched In The Head In Random Attack

Incidents involving so-called "serial punchers" have rocked the sense of security of women in downtown Chicago.

Do You Know Them? FBI Chicago Warns Of 'Fake Agents' Stealing Money, Personal Information

The Chicago Division of the FBI is warning the public about individuals claiming to be federal law enforcement in attempts to defraud victims of money and personally identifiable information.

Standoff Ends, Residents Rescued After Home Invasion: Police

The residents secured themselves inside a bedroom and called 911, according to police. Responding officers made a "dynamic entry," rescuing the homeowners and escorting them unharmed out of the residence. Meanwhile, police say the armed home invader was involved in a standoff with police for over seven hours.

Post Office Could Be Renamed After Fallen Soldier

Dueñez was one of four U.S. soldiers who were killed March 31, 2025, during an Army training exercise in Lithuania.

82-Year-Old Murder Defendant Gil Bernal Living Too Close To State's Attorney Jim Glasgow: Emergency Motion

Too close for comfort: The defendant's living arrangement "creates a continuing untenable risk of accidental or intentional contact, surveillance, perceived intimidation or harm involving the defendant or the defendant's associates, involving the Elected State's Attorney, the lead prosecutor responsible for the defendant's prosecution and his family."

Man Who Saved Baby In Stroller Blown Into Lake Michigan Didn't Know How To Swim

Lio Cundiff heard the mother's screams and instantly jumped into the water to save the baby, even though he doesn't know how to swim.

Suburban Native Cepuran Earns Silver Medal At Winter Olympic Games

Speedskater Ethan Cepuran earned a silver medal Tuesday in the men's team pursuit race.

Police Save Man In Wheelchair From House Fire: Officials

"Four officers entered the structure and removed the two occupants. Both were elderly people and one was an invalid in a wheelchair," a deputy fire chief told Patch.