Police Revenge Porn Lawsuit Tossed | Tomato Fest | Trump Pal Charged

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.

Cop's Revenge Porn Lawsuit Dismissed

Citing "inadmissible hearsay" and saying she "lacks direct evidence," a suburban judge dismissed the claims of an officer who claimed other members of the police department had obtained nude photos and videos from her phone and made them accessible to the former police chief and others.

Inaugural Tomato Fest Coming Soon

Festivities include food tastings, wagon rides, tomato tie-dying, felt tomato magnet crafts and cow chip bingo.

Suburban Pastor Last To Surrender In Trump Georgia Case

The reverend with ties to an Illinois church surrendered to authorities Friday in Georgia, where he faces various racketeering charges along with former President Donald J. Trump and 17 others.

'World's Largest Corn Maze' In Illinois Unveils This Year's Design

The farm released the design for this year's 28-acre corn maze, which is meant to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1993 classic "Jurassic Park."

Cop Shot, Gunman Caught After Standoff: Police

He was wanted in connection with a theft and with shooting up a store when authorities say he opened fire, striking a police officer twice. He was apprehended after barricading himself in his home.

Beloved, Terminally Ill Boy Named Honorary Firefighter

"Brendan brought our members so much joy over the last year. This ceremony was the very least we could do for our little fire buddy."

Professor Dies On Way Home From Church

The 56-year-old was killed in a crash.