Freezer Death | 'Unimaginable Fear' | Ammonia Crash Deaths

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.

Settlement Reached In Hotel Freezer Death Case

Kenneka Jenkins died of hypothermia inside a walk-in freezer at a suburban hotel in 2017.

'Unimaginable Fear': 30-Year Sentence In Abductions, Robberies

The victims were held captive as their assailants emptied their bank accounts and drove around committing robberies, prosecutors said. "Innocent, law-abiding citizens not only suffered the horror of a brutal armed robbery, but also experienced the unimaginable fear of not knowing whether they would live or die while these armed and dangerous criminals continued their violent robbery spree in other communities. Harvey’s actions demonstrate his utter lack of humanity."

Driver In Crash That Killed 5 By Ammonia Exposure Identified: State Police

The downstate crash proved deadly for five people — including two small children — after a tanker leaked anhydrous ammonia.

Festival With Most Expensive Music Act Ever Nets Highest Turnout

The three-day-long food and music festival in late June drew more than 55,000 people.

Woman Killed By Police Identified, GoFundMe Set Up

"It is known at this time prior to Alivia's final moments that she reached out to the suicide hotline for help in the state of mind she was in. Alivia was working with different medical programs and facilities to lead her on a maintainable and enjoyable life with her children."

4 People, 2 Minutes, 1 Man's Life Saved After Heart Attack At Gym

"It could have happened anywhere, and the fact that it happened where it did—it couldn’t have happened at a better place," the grateful dad said.

Arrest In Fatal Juneteenth Shooting That Wounded Dozens

A man was arrested this week in a mass shooting that resulted in one death and 22 injured at the Juneteenth celebration in June.