Rat Hole | R Kelly's House Sale | Child's Death Results In Charges

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.

After Viral Pic, Artist Says 'I Can't Be The Rat Hole Guy'

Winslow Dumaine's photo of the image of a rat indented into a local sidewalk has garnered more than 5 million views and 135,000 likes. The spot is now a tourist destination.

Mystery, Mystique Surround R. Kelly's Former Mansion Up For Sale

This six-bedroom, 16-bath home was restored by Rudolph Isley, who brought the mansion back to life after it went into foreclosure in 2013 after being built by R. Kelly.

Woman Charged In Connection With Death Of Boy

She faces charges of two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of endangering the life of a child, and remains in custody on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear on a 2021 charge of aggravated battery and a 2020 charge of violation of an order of protection and domestic batter.

'Disturbing Depravity:' Man Convicted Of Sex Assault On 92-Year-Old

"After breaking into an elderly woman’s home, Mr. Lane duct taped her hands and sexually assaulted her ... The level of depravity exhibited by Mr. Lane is extraordinarily disturbing. With the jury’s guilty verdict, he now faces one hundred twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections."

Autopsy Reveals More Details Into Death Of Brissa Romero

The 17-year-old was on her way to a holiday party when she disappeared. Her SUV and her body were found a week later.

New Way For IL Verizon Customers To Get Share Of $100M Settlement

Verizon recently agreed to a proposed $100 million class action settlement, which affects 58 million customers.

Contractor In Stable Condition After Grainery Tower Rescue

The fire district said the man was able to be lowered inside the tower, and then moved down three levels. He then was handed out a window 80 feet in the air to firefighters that were in a tower ladder on the exterior of the building.