Fatal Walmart Stabbing A Hate Crime? | Measles Spikes | Child Slain

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.

IL Walmart Killing May Have Been Racially Motivated: Reports

The fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old Walmart employee in Illinois may have been racially motivated, according to media reports, which said the assailant sought mental health care before the attack. A 28-year-old man uttered a racial before fatally stabbing teenager Jason Jenkins, according to reports.

1st Measles Case Reported In Suburb

Two suburban counties are now also reporting confirmed measles cases, while the case count in Chicago stood at 41 as of Thursday morning. In 2023, 5 total measles cases were reported in Illinois, and there were no cases between 2020 and 2022.

Parole Board Chair And Board Member Resign Amid Controversy Over Release Of Man Accused Of Killing Boy, Stabbing His Mom

Illinois Prisoner Review Board chair Donald Shelton and board member LeAnn Miller resigned this week after the board approved the parole of a man who is accused of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and killing her 11-year-old son a day after he was released from prison. Last month, the mother pleaded in court trying to get a protective order against the inmate before his release.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Coming To McDonald's

The doughnuts will start showing up under some golden arches later in 2024.

'Stick Of Dynamite' Defendant Fit For Trial In Nursing Home Death

Police said the 71-year-old fatally beat a 61-year-old man in the nursing home laundry room before telling detectives "he has a temper ... like a stick of dynamite," according to court filings.

Crying Child Alerts Police To Unconscious Parents: Police

Police responded to the Best Western for a welfare check after staff reported overhearing a crying child. Officers were able to rouse the mother and father and found drugs in the room, police said. The 5-year-old was placed into the care of the Department of Child and Family Services to be eventually placed with a different family members.

Planned Parenthood Expands To Meet Need From Illinois, Out Of State

"As sexual and reproductive health is under attack, it is important to remember that abortion and gender-affirming care remain safe and legal in the state of Illinois and that we will continue to provide care to patients regardless of their zip code."