5 Dead From Cold | RIP Rat Hole | Pizza Driver Robbed

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.

At Least 5 Cold-Related Deaths In Suburbs

Area coroners reported at least five cold-related deaths in the suburbs since dangerous wind chills set in last weekend. Read more: Cold Exposure Contributes To Man's Death | Cold-Weather Death: Woman Found Dead Outside Library| Man, 44, Dies After Shoveling Snow | Possible Cold-Weather Death As Man, 59, Found Dead Outside Home

RIP Rat Hole: 'Vandal' Fills In Local Landmark: Report

Though the artist who went viral for a photo of the beloved "rat hole" wrote it a touching obituary, it was lovingly restored by the neighborhood.

DoorDash Driver Delivering Pizza Robbed At Gunpoint

The driver said he delivered a pizza order to two people, but they did not have enough money to pay for it. They both left, but police said one of them returned and pointed a handgun at the driver, taking his wallet, cellphone and pizza.

Murder Charges Filed In 2023 Death Of Nearly Decapitated Woman

A 34-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with murder, more than six months after the body of his girlfriend was found in a duffel bag inside his apartment with her head nearly severed. He was previously only charged with concealing her death, after the State’s Attorney’s Office refused to charge him with murder and told police to find more evidence.

Staffer With July 4 Parade Shooting PTSD Fired By Park District

The 41-year-old was at the parade route during the shooting, the deadliest by a single gunman in state history, and helped evacuate attendees, notify residents and locate survivors, he told reporters. He returned to work immediately after the shooting, but took a leave of absence after he suffered a panic attack when a student brought a gun to a nearby high school.

White Sox In 'Serious' Talks To Move Near South Loop: Report

The Chicago Bears may not be the city’s only professional sports franchise who may be on the move, after a published report on Wednesday indicated that the White Sox are in “serious” discussions with the city about a possible relocation near the South Loop.

Man Who Killed Brother On A 'Dare' Paroled 6 Years Later

Prosecutors say he was arguing with his mother when his brother intervened. He told police his brother dared him to pull the trigger.