Community Corner

'Suitcase Killer' Sentenced Again In Mom's Death | Illinois PatchPM

Illegal weed drive-thru | Restaurant closes after 30 years | University VP takes own life

(Patch)

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Suitcase Killer' Heather Mack Sentenced To US Prison Term

Mack, who was pregnant at the time of her mother's slaying, plotted the crime before she and her then-boyfriend carried it out during a trip to Bali, prosecutors said. Before being arrested upon her return to Illinois, she served a prison sentence in Indonesia. >>Read More.

Police Spend 3 Months Investigating Neighborhood Marijuana Sale

Police spent months surveilling a drive-thru marijuana sales operation out of a suburban neighborhood.>>Read More.

BD's Mongolian Grill Shutters Restaurant As Rent Rises: Report

After nearly 30 years, the BD's Mongolian Grill served its last meal Tuesday night.>>Read More.

Woman Who Took Own Life In Illinois Was University Admin: Reports

The university president was placed on paid leave on Jan. 12 while a third party reviews personnel issues and concerns about mental health following her death and calls from students and staff for his removal.>>Read More.


The Patch community platform serves more than 80 communities across Illinois, in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

Get Patched In: Subscribe to free daily email, news alerts, Facebook fun and more from Patch

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.