Child Abducted In Stolen Car, Mom Left Toddler Home Alone: IL News

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.

5 Arrested In Car Theft, 4-Year-Old's Abduction

Shortly after 6 a.m., a vehicle was stolen with the 4-year-old girl still inside the car. Though the car was recovered 15 minutes later, police spent hours searching for the child using drones and a door-to-door canvass of the area. Hours after the child was found safe, reportedly in an alley, police announced five arrests in the case.

Mom Leaves Child, 3, Home Alone To Shop At Walmart: PD

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was notified after police say the woman left the child alone in their apartment building to go shopping at Walmart. Police responded to a request for a welfare check after learning that a small child was standing outside an apartment crying and appeared to be distressed.

Teens Kill Coyote Pup: Report

Witnesses reported three males abusing a coyote, authorities said. Officers found a dead coyote on private property and the animal was removed, according to police, who said no one was in custody at the time of publication.

Racist Meme Shared By Judge Prompts Disciplinary Probe, Reassignment, Anti-Bias Training

Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman sent a "My First Ankle Monitor" meme to a fellow judge, calling it "my husband's idea of Christmas humor."

Online Date Ends Badly When Man’s Wallet, Phone, Link Card Are Stolen

The man fell asleep and when he woke up, the woman was gone and so were his wallet, cash, Link card, bank card and cell phone, police said.

GoFundMe Started To Send Crash Victim's Body For Burial In Venezuela

He had just picked his daughter up from the babysitter before the crash. The 7-year-old girl suffered multiple fractures and was hospitalized at Comer Children’s Hospital.

Immigration Advocates Prepare For Deportations In Chicago: Reports

The cruelty to animal charges indicate that on Jan. 3, he put a dark brown dog in a life-threatening situation by exposing it to extreme, cold conditions for a prolonged period of time, resulting in the dog's death.