Scary Swatting Calls | TB In Migrant Shelters | Hero K9 Retires

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.

'Small Number' Of Tuberculosis Cases At Migrant Shelters: Reports

After more than 50 cases of measles were confirmed at migrant shelters, health officials are now confirming tuberculosis cases but haven't said how many.

K9 Dax Forced Into Retirement By Spinal Injury Suffered In Chase

Known for repeatedly tracking down missing people and helping apprehend suspects, the sheriff's office's most decorated dog has regained the use of his hind legs but been ruled out of active service after he was injured apprehending a teen who fled from police.

911 Caller Claiming To Be Boy Who Shot Brother Was Hoax: Police

A report of a 16-year-old boy shooting his 22-year-old brother was determined to be a swatting call. It happened days after another hoax call that police believe is linked to online gaming, in which a caller claimed to have shot his grandmother in the head and taken relatives hostage.

Reckless Homicide, DUI Charges In Deputy's Death: State Police

State police said investigators determined the truck driver was under the influence of drugs when he ran off the road and struck the deputy's squad car. The 35-year-old mom of three and Army National Guard veteran was laid to rest Thursday.

Man Found Dead In Submerged Truck

A resident arrived home to find tire tracks in his yard, and followed it to the river, where he found the truck submerged in the water. Authorities ran the license plate on the Toyota and learned it had fled from a police department about 1.5 miles away and had also been called in as a wrong-way driver.

CITGO Employee Honored For Saving Driver From Burning Van On Tracks

Police responded to the Best Western for a welfare check after staff reported overhearing a crying child. Officers were able to rouse the mother and father and found drugs in the room, police said. The 5-year-old was placed into the care of the Department of Child and Family Services to be eventually placed with a different family members.

Man Found Dead In Bus Shelter

Police responded to a report of an unresponsive person around 6:30 a.m.