Belly-Toucher Faces Felonies | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Monday night:

Man Rubbing Pregnant Women In Joliet Faces 2 Felonies: Prosecutors

Novak also has a 2015 criminal conviction after touching a pregnant woman against her will while she was out shopping at the Kohl's store. He "experiences pleasure," according to Will County prosecutors, by touching the stomachs of pregnant women.>>Read More.

Family's Dog That Escaped During Storm Found Safe

In what the Vavra family might see as a bit of a Christmas Eve miracle, their beloved dog has been found safe two days after he escaped during a winter storm.>>>Read More.

Former Pizzeria Owner Gets Probation For Upskirt Videos

Michael Papandrea, 60, was indicted in 2020 on 17 felony charges in connection to the unauthorized videotaping, which involved 1,900 videos that were shot using a shoe camera and another 14 videos that were shot using a camera posted above a toilet in one of Papandrea’s restaurants. The videos were taken of employees, including underage girls, without their knowledge or consent.>>Read More.

Cemeno's Pizza Lawsuit: 2 Sisters Seek At Least $2 Million

Two sisters are suing three of their siblings over the popular restaurant founded by their parents in 1976.>>>Read More.

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