Rabid Bat In Apartment | Shampoo Spill Snarls Traffic | School Workers Die In Murder-Suicide: IL 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.

More Details On Rabid Bat Found In Apartment, Residents Urged To Vaccinate Pets:

The bat was found inside an apartment complex in a common area, officials said.

Shampoo Spill Closes Road After Semi-Truck Catches Fire

The vehicle had exited I-55 with a flat tire, which had caused the trailer to ignite and led to the massive shampoo spill.

Custodians' Deaths Inside Elementary School Ruled Murder-Suicide

The older custodian was apparently upset that he was being transferred to another school, according to a report, and fatally shot his coworker before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Repeat Window Peeper Sentenced

He was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge stemming from an incident in which he was accused of peering into the window of an apartment. It was his fourth conviction for a similar crime.

Islamophobic Assault Leads To Felony Charges: Cops

Police say the woman targeted a victim who was just going for a walk, took an "aggressive" U-turn, returned and yelled, "I'm going to kill you, you f-ing b–ch! Go back to your country!"

Man Dies After E-Scooter Crash

The man was riding along the shoulder when a wheel broke loose from a trailer and struck him, authorities said.

Man Sentenced In 2003 Murder Missing Person Case

Tyesha Bell, killed in 2003, was considered missing until skeletal remains were found on a property under development in 2020. The father of her child was convicted in her killing.

Feds Seek School District Records In 'Gender Ideology' Investigation

The federal government has sought records from a suburban school district related to an investigation into "gender ideology," the superintendent confirmed this week.