Attempted Murder, Dog Attack | Chief Resigns | Mandatory Meditation

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.

Woman Stomped, Strangled By Stranger, Good Samaritan Bitten By Dog In Attack: Cops

A 59-year-old woman suffered a brutal, unprovoked attack by a stranger that left her with serious injuries including avulsions to her left ear, a ruptured globe of her left eye, several cuts and an "extensive open fracture of facials bones," police said. Meanwhile, they say the man — now charged with attempted murder — also attacked a bystander who intervened, and even ordered his dog to attack the Good Samaritan.

Police Chief Resigns In Wake Of Employee Complaint

Shortly after he was placed on administrative leave, a suburban police chief has resigned, and will be allowed to serve as a sergeant until he retires in the fall.

Class Action Over Mandatory Meditation, 'Hindu Rituals' In Public School Proceeds

Thousands of former students can join a class action lawsuit against the school board, city and filmmaker David Lynch's nonprofit over the defunct "Quiet Time" transcendental meditation program. One plaintiff, now 21, said she was pressured to sign a consent form and nondisclosure agreement about the program. She said representatives of the David Lynch Foundation specifically told students not to tell their parents about it if they were religious.

Ex-Employee Sets Propane Tank On Fire At Business: Police

He is also accused of striking a worker at the business with his car the previous day, according to police.

Coach Saves Student-Athlete's Life: Official

On April 12, a triple jumper at the school completed a jump, landed in the sandpit, got up and then collapsed, the assistant principal said. An assistant track coach then gave CPR chest compressions to the girl, who was unresponsive and not breathing,and an athletic trainer was on hand with an automated external defibrillator, or AED. the letter said.

Man Posts Woman's Sexual Photos Without Permission: PD

A man faces multiple felony charges after police say he stalked a woman and posted her private sexual photographs online without permission.

Doctor Who Used Animal Catheters To Inseminate Women Gets License Back

"Brasch acknowledges that these veterinary catheters were adulterated within the meaning of [federal law], in that the FDA had not approved them for human use and had not cleared them for human use," according to his plea agreement.