Poisoning With Rubbing Alcohol, Hate Crime Victim's Lawsuit: 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 Accused Of Adding Rubbing Alcohol To Drink: Cops

According to a criminal complaint, he added rubbing alcohol to a closed bottle beverage that was being consumed by a man with the hopes that he'd ingest it.

Shooting Victim Sues Hate Crime Defendant, His Estranged Wife

The lawsuit points out that as a convicted felon, the accused shooter should not have had firearms, and claims his wife, a corrections officer, supplied him with alcohol and stored multiple guns in the house.

1st Chicago Baby Of 2025 Welcomed

Scarlett Carmela Sartori arrived to the song "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows at twelve minutes after twelve in 2025. Also: Couple Welcome Silver Cross Hospital's 1st Baby Of 2025, Suburban Baby Is Among First Born In New Year In Chicago Area, 1st Baby Of 2025 Born At Rush Copley Medical Center, 1st Babies Born In 2025 Arrive At Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Drone, Dog Help Capture Suspects In Robbery Of Jewel-Osco, Police Say

Police said two grocery store employees were injured during a New Year's Eve incident that led to a chase involving officers from five departments, a dog and a drone.

IL Lottery Player Rings In New Year With $2.6M Fast Play Win

The new year is looking bright for one Illinois lottery player, who won $2.6 million playing Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot on the Illinois Lottery app before the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

GoFundMe Started For Kids Of Woman Killed In Crash

She was killed two days before Christmas, leaving behind a 12-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son. "If not for the love and support of family, friends, and community, these children would have no one to turn to in this most difficult time," the organizer wrote.

Woman Nabbed After Making Threat to School On TikTok: Police

Following a nearly four-month investigation, a woman has been charged with felony disorderly conduct after police said she made threats to "shoot up" a school she once attended through TikTok.