Rat Hole Wedding | Door Dashing Deputy | Exotic Pet Ban

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.

Chicago Rat Hole Wedding, Like Spot Itself, Takes On Life Of Its Own

"I know (the location) is kind of wild and unique, but nobody in my life — my friends, family, my wedding coordinator — was surprised at all. My husband was not surprised, either. I’m always pretty much always up for a new adventure. I’m always doing the craziest things in my life," one groom told Patch.

Bill Would Ban African Cats, Kangaroos, Other Exotic Pets After Incident

In one incident, an escaped African wildcat chased down a neighbor and cornered her while she was walking her dog. In addition to certain cats, the law would also ban ownership of other animals, including kangaroos and wallabies — which are currently legal to have as pets in Illinois.

Laura Ricketts's 'Defective' Mansion Leads To Legal Battles

A member of the billionaire family that owns the Chicago Cubs, she ended up spending about twice as much as she expected much to build her lakefront mansion due to its botched construction, court filings say. In December 2016, a consultant hired by Ricketts to assess issues with the house identified "defects in every room of the project and 1,200 items that needed correction."

Cop Convicted Over Role In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Avoids Prison

A police officer and his sister convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol were sentenced this week.

Proposal For Signups To House Migrants Nixed By City

"We do live in an affluent community… a lot of big homes… what I’d like to do is direct staff to create a signup sheet for individuals that would be willing to house migrant families."

Airbnb 'Unsettling' For Neighbor

"The garbage piled up in the alley as it overflowed... They were cycling through, sometimes two groups in a weekend. It became really unsettling and at times quite frightening," she said of the Airbnb, which she claims was the site of a large Super Bowl party last year. "We didn't buy a home next to a hotel, certainly not one without a security staff," she said.

'Door Dashing Deputy' Drops Off Food After Delivery Driver's Arrest

The concerned customer immediately asked the officer if her Door Dasher got in an accident. "No, he got arrested, but we wanted to make sure you got your food, so you guys have a good night," the deputy responded.