Child Sex Sting Nets 6, MJ's Mansion Finally Sells: Illinois 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.

6 Men Who Solicited Sex With Children Arrested: State Police

Six men were arrested and charged with soliciting sex crimes involving a child in a recent human trafficking operation, according to state police.

Michael Jordan’s Mansion Sold For $9.5 Million After More Than A Dozen Years On Market

Located on a 7-acre lot, "His Airness'" estate has been a fixture of the local real estate market since the six-time NBA champion first listed it for sale for $29 million in 2012. Since then, he's paid well over $1 million in property taxes.

Stalker Captured, Teenage Girl, Mom Safe: Police

Police responded for a report of a man making unwanted and disturbing comments to a girl and her mother as they attempted to enter a business. Police said they also learned the man has previous arrests in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Texas, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada for similar incidents involving unsolicited and inappropriate contact with minors, including several stalking charges.

HelloFresh Faces Probe Over Migrant Child Labor Allegations: Report

The U.S. Department of Labor opened an investigation into allegations that migrant children are working at an Illinois meal kit delivery company owned by HelloFresh.

5 Chicago-Area Expressway 2023 Shooting Homicides Solved: ISP

The Illinois State Police Zone 1 Violent Crime Unit obtained charges in all five Chicago-area expressway shooting homicides that occurred in 2023, ISP said. The five fatal shootings were solved after extensive investigations.

Local Man Shares Love For 'Christmas Vacation,' Clark Griswold With Chicago Area

Ray has been lighting up his neighborhood with his Griswold-inspired holiday lights for the past five years. It started with 500 lights and increased to 4,750 lights last holiday season. In 2022, he took it a step further and acquired the most Griswold-like station wagon he could find. Even his kids are named after the classic holiday hit.

Morton Arboretum Illumination Makes USA Today Top 10 Holiday Lights List

The Morton Arboretum exhibit recently received accolades as one of the "Top 10 Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights."