Child Dies Of RSV, Harrowing Condo Fire Survival Stories: 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.

Child Dies From RSV In Suburbs

RSV activity has been increasing over the last four weeks, with a rise in cases for children ages 0 to 4 years old. While RSV generally causes mild, cold-like symptoms such as congestion, a runny nose, irritability, decreased appetite and fever, it can lead to more severe respiratory symptoms in infants.

Far-Right Influencer Says He Was Targeted By Killer

A man suspected of fatally shooting three people downstate, then killing two dogs in the Chicago suburbs, was killed by police Wednesday close to nationally known racist Nicholas Fuentes' house, authorities said. Fuentes says the man, armed with a pistol, came to his door and shouted for him before his fatal confrontation with police.

Chicago White Sox Change Name Of Ballpark As Part Of Rebrand

Coming off a MLB worst record of 41-121, the team said the move is "designed to streamline the customer experience," among other things.

Harrowing Stories Of Escape Emerge From Condo Fire

One resident jumped down from the third floor, breaking her leg. Another scaled the balcony with her beloved dog, Poquito, in her arms.

Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Is Identified: Coroner

Officers managed to recover video footage of the pedestrian fatality, and the video shows a silver sedan traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. It also shows the victim being struck by this vehicle.

Brushing Scam: Sheriff's Office Urges Caution

In the scam, the package has a QR code with a prompt for the recipient to scan. Police say scammers may use the QR code to access personal information for identity theft, bank fraud and other crimes.

Pritzker 'Passionate' About New Hemp Regulations, Urges House Approval During Lame Duck

The Hemp Consumer Products Act would limit the sale of so-called "intoxicating hemp products" to state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. Backers say it would close loopholes, protect children from dangerous products and integrate the hemp industry into the state's existing cannabis regulatory framework — the nation's first retail marijuana market created by state lawmakers rather than a popular referendum