Boy, 4, Falls From Window | No More Ribfest | Slain Deputy

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.

4-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Fall From Window: Police

A 29-year-old woman told officers she went to check on the boy, saw a window screen was torn and found the child outside, police said.

Ribfest No More: Beloved Festival Ends After 35 Years

The announcement comes shortly after Ribfest 2024 was canceled. For the past five years, the fate of Ribfest seemed to have been in flux.

Nearly 70 Shots Fired In Slaying Of Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy

Officials allege that a convicted felon fired at least 69 bullets that fatally wounded Deputy Rafael Wordlaw, 31, in an exchange of gunfire during the attempted robbery. Wordlaw attempted to drive away to get help, but crashed his vehicle and was later pronounced dead.

Man Found Dead Under Running Car: Police

Police responded to the reports of a suspicious vehicle at around 10:53 p.m. They found the man, who has not been identified, lying on the pavement under a running white Ford F-150

First IL Dispensary You Can Access By Boat Opens

The new dispensary has boat slips and a dedicated boat attendant at the business for those wishing to "sail up, pick up their canna-goodies and venture off."

'How Are You Still Employed': Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Raised Many Red Flags

Sean Grayson was told he needed "high-stress decision-making classes" over a year before he shot Massey in the head. He was also discharged from the military and pleaded guilty to DUI twice.

Bears Stadium Funding In Chicago 'Near Impossible' This Year: Pritzker

In May, the Bears unveiled plans for a multibillion-dollar publicly-owned, domed stadium on the Museum Campus. "You couldn't actually get it done probably during the veto session and would have to wait until next spring, but in reality, there isn't a proposal on the table right now that would be acceptable to anyone that I know in the legislature," Pritzker said this week.