Teen's Accused Stalker Jailed | Firefighter's House Burns | Drug Deals At Care Facility: 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.

Accused Stalker Poses Danger To Teen Girl: Judge

"The defendant violated a court order by going to a protected residence and leaving a note for a minor he is prohibited from contacting. Defendant poses a real and present threat to the safety of (the girl), a minor," prosecutors said.

Home Of On-Duty Firefighter Catches Fire: Police

The firefighter's family was making breakfast when a toaster oven ignited, resulting in a response from multiple area fire departments.

Man Suspected Of Selling Drugs At Care Facility: Police

During an investigation into drug sales tied to a street gang, authorities were told that several individuals were selling drugs to residents of a local residential care facility. Some residents were being targeted as part of the drug activity, detectives said.

‘She Just Wants to Live’: Longtime Suburban Psychologist Urgently Needs Kidney Donor

For decades, Linda Bedsole devoted her life to helping others. But now, Linda is the one in need of care as she faces one of the greatest challenges of her life: stage five kidney disease, with her kidney function reduced to just 12 percent.

Tow Truck Driver Accused Of Stealing Crashed Vehicles And Selling Them For Scrap: ISP

The tow truck driver presented a junk car company with fake paperwork indicating he had the authority to sell the cars for scrap, ISP said.

Police Received At Least 2 Reports About Former Teacher, Coach Now At Center Of Lawsuit

Police have confirmed to Patch that they received at least two reports of battery allegations against a former high school teacher who is now at the center of a lawsuit claiming students were subjected to sexual harassment and grooming.

Hundreds Of Dead Carp Found At Suburban Preserve

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up along the shore of a shallow pond at Glacial Park, sparking questions from visitors to the popular forest preserve.

Skeletal Remains Found At Forest Preserve Likely 'Not From Recent Death,' Officials Say

As of earlier this week, the cause and manner of death were pending. The preserve was temporarily closed to the public after the discovery.

Man Used 3D Printer To Convert Firearms Into Fully Automatic Machine Guns: Attorney General

A suburban man is facing 72 counts related to gunrunning and illegal possession of unserialized weapons after state prosecutors allege he converted semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns.

Lawyer For Firm That Embezzled Money From Plane Crash Victims' Families Pleads Guilty To Disobeying Judge

It is the third attorney to plead guilty in the Chicago case, centered on the embezzlement of funds for victims of the 2018 Lion Air crash.