3 Kids Found In Horrific Conditions | ICE Protester Hit | Pritkzer Critic's Law License Suspended: 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.

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3 Young Children Forced To Sleep On Cold Basement Floor Covered In Feces, Urine: Police

A child pornography investigation led to police discovering three children under age 3 living in filthy conditions in a basement, and several animals that were near death. Read more at the link in the comments.

Protester Hit By Truck Near ICE Facility: Police

While surveying the parking lot for the vehicle involved, ICE agents began deploying pepper balls toward protesters, police said.

Ex-GOP Attorney General Candidate DeVore's Law License Suspended For Affair With Client

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that DeVore, who frequently sued the governor over COVID-19 regulations and unsuccessfully ran for Attorney General, broke several ethical rules by having an affair with a salon owner while she was his client.

Doctors Work To Rebuild Toddler's Leg After Lawnmower Incident: Family

Cohen Liggett, 3, was set to undergo a rare and specialized procedure call rotationplasty, his family said.

Violent Home Invasion Leads To Charges For Suburban Man: Cops

The 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including home invasion, domestic battery and trespassing, in an attack on a woman and child.

ICE Arrest: Father 'Abducted' While Children Rode In Backseat: Warehouse Workers For Justice

"A father was abducted this morning while his school age children were riding in the backseat," the group said.

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