Man Who Killed Wife With Weight Bar Gets New Trial | Big Bird Arrives | Fired Cop Speaks Out: IL News

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 Gets New Trial In Wife's Beating Death

After a trial in which attorneys argued he was not guilty by reason of insanity, or guilty but mentally ill, a suburban man will get a new trial after an appellate judge agreed prosecutors "misstated critical evidence."

White Pelicans Seen In Suburbs For Fall Migration

One of the largest birds in North America, they can be seen locally as they make their way south.

Fired Cop Speaks Out, Vows To 'Clear My Name'

After a 75-day suspension for failing to follow orders to halt a police chase — leading to a crash that injured innocent bystanders and sparked civil lawsuits — the officer is speaking out after his firing. Court documents show the officer had a suspended license at the time of the incident.

Marches, Tacos, Fox Takedown In 'Worker Over Billionaire' Events Labor Day In Chicago

With the possibility of National Guard troops being deployed to Chicago ratcheting up, activists have enacted an emergency protest plan.

'World's Largest Corn Maze' Pays Homage To Iconic '80s Movie

Great Scott! This year's maze recognizes the 40th anniversary of the iconic film.

Suburb Deactivates License Plate Cameras, Terminates Contract With Flock Safety

Flock Safety shared Illinois data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, violating state law, according to the Secretary of State.

Fraudster Busted In PayPal Scam: Police

When he called the number listed in a scam email, the scammer convinced him to allow remote access to his computer and claimed to have “accidentally” refunded $25,000, according to police.