'Berserk' Killer | White Teacher Alleges Racism | Deadly Explosion: IL Weekend

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.

'Berserk' Killer Told Police How He Murdered Uncle, Dumped Body In Cemetery: Police

Police say the man told detectives "he pulled out his knife at that time and went berserk" on his uncle before dumping the uncle's body at a nearby cemetery. Prosecutors say he also attacked his girlfriend.

Video Captures Deadly House Explosion

Two kids playing basketball on a driveway received the shock of their lives when a house a couple of doors down exploded this week. A body was found in the wreckage of the home.

White Teacher Suing Over 'Antiracism' In Schools Pushes For Discovery

According to her lawsuit, the district's focus on antiracism and racial equity initiatives has resulted in discrimination against white staff and students. She cited the use of the book "White Fragility," racially segregated staff meetings and surveys, lesson plans involving discussions of "whiteness" and "white privilege," professional development programs that teach that "treating everybody equally" is a form of racism.

Dog Suffers Skull Fracture, Man Arrested

Police said the owner of the 7-month-old goldendoodle puppy told them the dog was being watched by her uncle while she was at work — and that he admitted hurting the puppy.

'Home Alone' House Under Contract After Just One Week On Market

The current owners purchased the property in 2012 for less than $1.6 million, becoming the first owners of the house since the John Hughes production was filmed there for four months in 1990. Now it's listed at over $5 million, and under contract.

Kidnapper Jailed; Girl, Age 13, Found Unharmed: Sheriff

Police said the arrest happened after the father refused to turn over his daughter after a custody hearing in which a judge suspended his parenting time because he "poses a serious endangerment to the minor child."

'Little Steps': Family's Plight Brings Missing Airman Home After 80 Years

2nd Lt. Robert L. E. Porter—whose commander was actor Jimmy Stewart—was shot down during a mission over Germany. Now, he's finally coming home.