Hospital Roof Death, Teens Charged In Stomping Of Coyote: IL 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.

'Unusual Circumstances' Of Hospital Patient's Death Investigated After She Was Found On Roof

Authorities are investigating "the unusual circumstances" surrounding the death of a 28-year-old woman who was found unresponsive on the roof of a suburban hospital and then died 14 hours later.

4 Teens Charged In Arrow, Stomping Death Of Coyote

IDNR officers talked to witnesses, reviewed video, and found the deceased coyote after it had been shot on the railroad tracks with a bow and then stomped, a spokeswoman said. Neighbors witnessed the attack on the coyote pup.

1 Dog Euthanized, 1 Malnourished As 2 Charged With Cruelty: Police

A dog groomer contacted authorities after one pit bull mix, Junior, was brought in unresponsive and a female pit mix, Chanel, showed signs of being malnourished. Junior was later euthanized for medical reasons, and two people are facing animal cruelty charges.

Craigslist Harasser Sends Video Of Beheading: Police

Police say a customer responded to a Craigslist ad for massage services, but not to go through with the services — only to receive harassing texts from the person and a video of someone being beheaded with a sword.

Daycare Worker Charged After Putting Child In Garbage Can: Police

A 58-year-old daycare worker is accused of putting a 4-year-old outside briefly in below-freezing temperatures, before placing him in an empty trash can after he reportedly refused to nap.

Swatting Incident Reported After Homeowner's Grandson Plays Online Game: Cops

Dispatch was called by a man who said he was holding his wife hostage and was going "to do a bad thing" at the home. A SWAT unit established a perimeter outside the home and could see residents inside tending to normal activities.

State Trooper Fatality: Man Learns His Formal Charges

A 69-year-old man faces two charges, weeks after Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed while clearing debris from the road.