Man's Body Found Floating In River, Special Cemetery Deer: 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.

Man, 35, Found Dead Floating In Fox River

The man was first identified by distinctive tattoos, according to a news release from police. His last known location was a nearby shelter the previous evening.

Former Bears Kicker Resigns As High School Football Coach

After only one season at the helm, former Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould has resigned as head football coach at a suburban high school after leading the team to a 5-5 record.

Police Dogs Help Track, Rescue 2 People Missing In Cold

Police used drones and police dogs in the search and found the woman lying in the backseat of a vehicle near her home, and K9s also found a missing man near a forest preserve.

Cemetery Deer With Crooked Antler Brings Early Christmas Miracle

A beloved deer named Special (and many other names) is back safe at the cemetery after his big adventure outside the walls.

'Home Alone' House Is The Priciest Holiday Movie Residence: Ranking

On Lincoln Avenue, where the McCallister family lives in the 1990 film, a house costs an average of $1.56 million, according to the study. As of this spring, the house had a much higher value than the average local home. It was listed for $5.25 million in May by sellers who had expanded the residence to over 9,100 square feet. They accepted an offer a week later.

Venezuelan Gang 'Tren De Aragua' Is Active In Chicago, Newly Revealed Records Show

Recently released records reveal local public safety officials' concerns about a Venezuela-based gang's infiltration of migrant communities in Chicago.

Lost Dog Rescued From I-355 By Police Officer

A self-proclaimed dog lover, Patrol Officer Bartolo Montecinos II recently saved Lucy, a lost dog he spotted on I-355. "My dogs are my family to me," he told Patch.