Teacher Paralyzed | Backpack Full Of Molotov Cocktails | Fraternity Hazing Felony: 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.

Teacher Paralyzed In Tree Accident

The father of three faces a long recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury while cutting down a tree at his home.

Man, 31, Had Backpack Full Of Molotov Cocktails, Hand-Drawn Map To Mosque

Police said a search of his backpack revealed several bottles filled with gasoline and stuffed with rags, along with a paper containing references to a nearby mosque.

IL Man Charged In Indiana University Fraternity Hazing Case

An Illinois man is among seven Indiana University fraternity members charged with felony hazing after prosecutors alleged an initiation ritual sent two pledges to the hospital with serious injuries.

Man Charged With Stalking, Secretly Recording Women

Cellphone evidence linked the local man to multiple incidents involving women between March and July, police said.

$10.25M Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Grocery Store

"My assistant sent me a screenshot from the Illinois Lottery website showing that our store sold the jackpot-winning ticket," said John Moorehouse, store director at Tony's Fresh Market. "It's incredibly exciting. Of course, I wish I had been the one to buy it!"

Family Of Woman Killed In Fox River Boat Crash Plans Wrongful Death Lawsuit

According to authorities, Richard Stevenson was operating a tri-toon boat that struck the couple's 20-foot Crownline runabout in a marked no-wake zone. Prosecutors have alleged Stevenson was intoxicated and traveling at or near 80 mph at the time of the crash, which killed 48-year-old Marine Magdalena "Maggie" Jablonska.

Worker Flown To Trauma Center After Falling From Roof

Police said said paramedics found the man conscious at the scene after he fell from the roof of a single-story residence.

Suburban Cop Resigns From Panel After Pulling Gun On Woman

A suburban Chicago police officer on leave for pulling a gun on a woman stepped down shortly after from a panel involved in the hiring of police officers.

E-Biker In Critical Condition After Collision With Box Truck: Police

Eyewitnesses said the 52-year-old man was riding east when he failed to stop or yield at a stop sign and struck the folded ramp that protruded a few feet from the rear of a box truck, police said.