Pastor Takes Upskirt Videos | Bed Bug City | Overdose Deaths Drop

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.

Upskirt Videos At Target Store: Ex-Church Pastor Pleads Guilty

A suburban church pastor was terminated from his role at the parish after officials learned of the charges against him. The 26-year-old, who faced deportation and attended his sentencing via Zoom from his home country, admitted to taking upskirt videos of women at the local Target store. "Jothi stated that on August 9, 2023, he went to Target to buy milk, at which time, he noticed a lady wearing 'short clothes' for which he has a weakness," a detective wrote after interviewing the pastor. (He) advised that 'her clothes would reveal things.'"

Chicago Among Worst Cities For Bed Bugs, Ranking Says

Travelers beware: Chicago was recently ranked among the top five worst cities for bed bug infestations in 2024. It's also held onto its title of "Rattiest City" in the U.S.

Drug Overdose Rates Down In IL, CDC Says In Report

Overdose deaths in Illinois have decreased by 8.06 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to preliminary data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC officials said they still expect overdose deaths to be down when the final counts are in. It would be only the second annual decline since the current drug death epidemic began more than three decades ago.

'Bear Down': NFL Releases Full Schedule For 2024 Season

The 2024 schedule is out, and highlights include the Bears vs. the Titans in London in October, and Chicago taking on Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Tickets for the London game go on sale in June.

Man Guilty In Girl's 2013 Rape, Kidnapping Gets 60 Years

The girl remembers being taken from her home, where she had been asleep on a mattress in the living room, the night of Dec. 28, 2013. She was taken to Young's home, according to prosecutors, where she was sexually assaulted before being left on a stoop of another home.

2nd Driver In Crash That Killed Teen Receiving Medical Treatment: Police

Police said they are working with the state's attorney's office regarding charges in the crash that left a high school senior dead just before graduation. "We're moving as fast as is possible without compromising the investigation," police said. Police are looking for assistance in their investigation from any witnesses to the traffic crash

Nurse Aide Says She 'Probably' Punched Woman: Cops

A suburban nursing home worker admitted she "probably" punched a resident at least once last month, saying she was frustrated with her, police said. She was under investigation after an allegation of battery against a male dementia patient at the nursing home.