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Slain Girl 'At Peace Now' | Cashless Bail Slammed | Sears HQ Sold

Gun accident leads to 2 deaths? | Threatening texts before slaying | "Flirty" lawyer banned | Nitrous assault

Jada Moore, 5, poses for the camera. Jada died Saturday, July 15, after policed say she was abused by her grandparents.
Jada Moore, 5, poses for the camera. Jada died Saturday, July 15, after policed say she was abused by her grandparents. (Courtesy of Park Forest Police Department/Family of Jada Moore)

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.

'You're At Peace Now': Police Share Touching Photos Of Slain Girl

After releasing mug shots of the grandparents charged in the little girl's death, police said, "Today, with the permission of her family, we’d like to share photos of Jada. We want the public to remember Jada by her bright smile and beauty, not by the faces of those who hurt her."

Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press

Downstate Sheriffs, Bailey Decry Cashless Bail, SAFE-T Act Ruling

“I can’t believe the nonsense that we’re putting up with,” Darren Bailey, former Republican gubernatorial contender and current U.S. congressional candidate, said in a video on Facebook, in which the southern Illinois politician issued his remarks while standing beside a cornfield.

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Sears Sells Headquarters In Hoffman Estates: Report

A Dallas-based company has signed a contract to purchase the campus, which Sears has called home since 1992.

Ex-Boyfriend Sent Threatening Texts To Mariano's Employee: Prosecutor

The 21-year-old had been planning to take out an order of protection when she finished her shift on Thursday against her former boyfriend, who is charged in her death, prosecutors said.

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File/John Ferak/Joliet Patch

Flirty Old Lawyer Banned From Courthouse Cafeteria: Report

Attorney Robert Lewin replied, "I've told them they have a nice dress, but it would better if it was off."

Couple Dies After Gun Discharges In Home: Police

Police said Simeon Hendrickson shot and killed himself after he accidentally shot his wife, Laurie Hendrickson while he was cleaning guns.

Mugshot via Joliet Police

Nitrous Oxide At Super 8 Motel Lands Man In Jail: Police

Officers determined that Osmolski sprayed a can of nitrous oxide gas at a 54-year-old relative during an argument in a guest room at the motel.

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