Woman Accused In 3 Murders Had Previous Domestic Incident | $5.6M Lotto Win | Synagogue Threat: 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.

Woman Charged In Triple Slaying Was Involuntarily Committed After Previous Domestic Battery Call: Sheriff

A 30-year-old woman charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her children's father and his parents had been involuntarily committed during a previous incident at the same home, police said Wednesday.

IL Man Threatens To 'Shoot Up' Jewish Synagogue: Prosecutors

The 31-year-old man was responding to a post on social media by an official account of the Israeli government, officials said.

$5.6M Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Illinois

"At first, I thought it was a prank—it can be hard to believe something like that over the phone. I checked the Lottery’s website and was shocked to see our store listed as the retailer that sold the winning ticket."

8th Grader Killed In Crash 'Brought A Lot Of Joy' To Jr. High, Exemplified Vision Of Graduate: Principal

The principal wrote that the 14-year-old "exemplified our vision of a portrait of a graduate by seeking multiple ways to solve problems, being an empathetic listener, and gently greeting others with a warm smile."

This Suburban Event Offers Unlimited Mac And Cheese Tastings

Area restaurants will bring their best cheesy macaroni concoctions to the festival for a chance to win the title of The Big Cheese. The winner will be chosen based on the votes of festivalgoers.

Accused Arsonist Said He Set Fire To Mattress Because He Wanted To Die: Prosecutor

The 27-year-old was previously a tenant of the building where prosecutors say he intentionally set the fire that killed firefighter/EMT Mike Altman.

'Persons Of Interest' Nabbed In Suburban Home Invasions: Cops

In one of the incidents, police say five men, some armed and all masked, were able to gain entry to a home when one pretended to be a food delivery driver before the homeowner escaped.

Lucky 7-Year-Old Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers

The 7-year-old found her first lucky clover on the first day of spring, and another just days later.