Detective Arrested | Endangered Bird Lost | Big Lottery Wins

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.

Local Detective Arrested For 'Under-Ringing' At Self-Checkout: Police

The off-duty detective was under-ringing items at a retail store self-checkout, officials said. He resigned the same day he was arrested.

Lost Whooping Crane Rescued From IL Yard, Returned To Wisconsin

Whooping cranes have been pushed to the brink of extinction by a loss of wetland habitat and overexploitation, with their population dropping from tens of thousands to 1,400 by the Civil War and had fallen to an all-time low of just 15 birds in 1938. Last week, one of the rare birds — which are not native to Illinois — was spotted in a suburban backyard.

3 Illinois Players Win $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Offs

The three lucky winners are the seventh, eighth, and ninth players to score prizes from the game's $1 million prize tier.

Former Village Officials' Families Question Removal Of Names From Signs

The families of three former officials for whom village buildings were named are questioning the removal and planned removal of their loved ones’ names from the exteriors of buildings dedicated to their memories. Replacing the names, instead, is that of the current mayor.

Man Dragged By Vehicle In Found Dead In Street: Police

Police said he was last seen by his wife around 3 a.m. At that time, he told his wife he was going outside to smoke.

Street Is Town's 'Epitome Of Luxury': Survey

This street represents the "highest ideals of prestige and privilege," according to a survey. But the four-lane road is not home to any of the village's high-end homes.

$1.2 Million 'Sprawling Contemporary Masterpiece' For Sale

The home was built by the late inventor of controls for soft-serve ice cream machines, Mr. Coffee and a “classified” item for NASA’s Gemini project.