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Machete Attack Suspect At Large | Man Crushed By Car | Plane Crashes Through Fence: IL News

Plus: 2 jet skis collide, injuring 4 people; housekeeper accused of stealing jewelry; sculpture honors slain officer's love of dogs.

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.

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Man Injured In Machete Attack, Police Search For 'Person Of Interest'

Police found the victims with lacerations all over his body, but the suspect was no longer on the scene.

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Coroner IDs Man Who Died After Becoming Trapped Underneath Vehicle

The 56-year-old man was performing maintenance work on the vehicle when it rolled backward over him, according to the coroner's office.

Plane Crashes Through Fence Onto Road In Suburb

A road near the airport was closed for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, delaying flight departures and arrivals.

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Jet Skis Collide, Injuring 4 People

A Good Samaritan on a different boat transported both of the men to shore, and the women used one of the personal watercrafts to go back to shore, according to authorities.

Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing More Than $11K In Jewelry From Home

Police say she stole a 14K gold diamond ring, a 14K gold tennis bracelet and other items while cleaning a suburban home.

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Community Dedicates Statue Of Slain Officer Ella French And Dog Bella In Chicago Park

"Ella took her dog Bella to the dog park often, so I know that it makes her happy to be watching over the dogs that will come here to play," her mother said.

Residents Find Burglar In Their Home

Police say the resident told them she noticed a chair had been moved in the kitchen and dishes had been removed from the sink and put on the counter. The resident then noticed the bathroom door was closed with the light on, before her husband found a woman in the bathroom.

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