Girl Escapes Kidnapper | Hero Police Dog | Mongo To Enter Hall Of Fame

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.

Girl Escapes Kidnapper By Slipping Out Of Hoodie: Police

"This is every parent's worse nightmare. A total stranger coming up to a child and attempting to impose his will on them," the sheriff said. But the girl was able to escape the man's grasp by slipping out of her sweatshirt and running, according to police.

Police Dog Finds Girl Who Ran Away From Camp

K9 Odin and his handler, Deputy Savage, found the girl in a wooded area at the camp, police said.

Steve McMichael Won't Travel For Hall Of Fame Induction

As he battles ALS, the Chicago Bears great won't be able to make the trip to Canton for his Hall of Fame induction. Instead, a ceremony will happen locally, and Jarrett Payton — son of McMichael's teammate Walter Payton — will travel to Ohio.

Girl Sexually Assaulted By Handyman In Her House: Police

Police said the handyman was hired by the girl's parents to make repairs in their home when he assaulted her.

'In God's Hands': Teen Injured In Dirtbike Crash Recovering

The high school junior — a football player standing 6'4" and weighing 210 pounds — endured numerous injuries, including several fractures in his pelvis, significant internal injuries in most of his organs, six broken ribs and cracked vertebra, but both he and his family are grateful he's alive. "All his doctoral staff—the fact that he is so big and so muscular, really protected him, possibly saved his life, kept him from more serious injuries," his dad said.

Another Summer Without Ribfest; Event Canceled For 2024: Report

After being canceled twice due to COVID-19, the popular summer fest is once again not happening.