100 Bodies Found In Trailers, Mom Leaves Tots To Play Slots: IL News

ILLINOIS — 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.

Over 100 Bodies Found In Trailers At Crematory

The crematory has been ordered to cremate the existing remains and was down to 23 bodies Tuesday, according to a report that noted the bodies were discovered in sheets and bags inside the trailers.

Woman Left Kids, 2 and 4, Alone In Car To Play Slots: Cops

A woman was charged with endangering the life or health of a child after police said she left her kids in a car for nearly an hour while playing slots inside a liquor store, according to police.

Convicted Killer Wins Appeal, Judge Overturns His Jury Verdicts

A judge ordered the now-26-year-old released, more than a year after he was found guilty in connection with a drug deal gone bad that led to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old.

Teacher On Leave Amidst Internal Investigation: Admin

Sources have told Patch that the employee is a physical education teacher at a local junior high. The District said it will conduct an investigation "so we can decide on appropriate next steps. The safety and well-being of our students are always paramount in our District."

Business Owner Found Dead In Burning Building, Suspect In Custody

Firefighters put out a small blaze and discovered the body of the 48-year-old Illinois business owner. An employee was arrested in Michigan.

Person Calls Emergency Services 89 Times: Police

The person was told that failure to stop calling could result in prosecution, to which they replied, "Try it, bitch, try it."

Smoke Shop Burglarized After Rock Thrown Through Window

Two 20-year-old men face charges in the early morning burglary. A witness heard "a crashing sound" and saw two people dressed in black fleeing the store, police said.