Police Staffer Child Porn Arrest | Hot Dog Hall Of Fame | Train Crash

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.

Ex-Police Department Staffer Charged With Child Porn Possession: Cops

During his brief employment at the police department, he was under "the constant supervision" of a field training officer, officials said. He was arrested after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Vienna Beef Hall Of Fame Inducts Suburban Hot Dog Joint

The restaurant has been a local favorite for two decades.

Passengers Hurt In CTA Yellow Line Crash Begin Filing Lawsuits

Shortly before 10:45 a.m., an inbound train collided with a piece of rail equipment at the Howard Street switching station. A total of 38 people were injured in the resulting crash and derailment, three critically, with 23 taken to area hospitals, fire officials said.

Drunken Driver 'Purposefully' Collides With Squad Car: Police

Police said he "abruptly swerved" into the northbound lanes of traffic, purposely hitting the squad car head on and seriously injuring the officer.

$8M Mansion's Sale Shatters Records

The Laurel Estate spans more than 15,000 square feet and includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three half-bathrooms. The French provincial-style property also boasts an outdoor pool area with spouting water features and a fire pit. Inside, you'll find a wine cellar, three fireplaces, oak flooring and cathedral ceilings throughout the home.

Christkindlmarket Now Open In Suburb: What To Expect

It's the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, organizers boast, with traditional candy-striped huts modeled after the classic holiday market in Nuremberg, Germany.

Man Charged In Dog's Torture Death Faces June Trial Date

Last year, he was ordered to pay the woman, who he met on Bumble, more than $160,000 in connection with the torture and killing of the woman’s two dogs, Daisy and Kirby.