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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.

Teen Siblings Missing Since April: Police

The brother and sister were among as many as eight siblings who learned they were being placed into foster care with the Illinois Department of Family Services. Rather than go live with DCFS, Ruben and Mia decided to leave the rest of their family on their own, according to police.

'Worst-Kept Secret In Academia': Northwestern Law Sued For Alleged Anti-White Man Bias

A suit filed by a conservative group on behalf of a trio of anonymous professors alleges that the university has violated civil rights laws. They say that have not applied for jobs with the university allegedly because they are "unable to compete on an equal basis with faculty candidates who are women, racial minorities, homosexuals, or individuals who engage in gender-nonconforming behavior or identify with a gender that departs from their biological sex."

'She's An Angel': Woman Honors Teacher Who Saved Her Life

After her father took his own life and she began struggling with mental health, the then-seventh-grader turned to someone she could trust: longtime teacher Kim Klappauf. The veteran educator was humble about her role in helping her student through her struggles, saying, "I didn’t do anything in particular, I was just there ... You just want to be there for the students—I mean, that’s our job," she said. "... To take care of them. Moms and dads, whoever the caregivers are—they entrust the teachers to take care of their children every day. And they trust us to do that. If you can make a connection for the kid, and help them through difficulty, I think that’s awesome.

Man Died Saving Friend In Lake Michigan: GoFundMe

"We are devastated by the loss of my brother," a sibling wrote after the local man gave his life trying to save his friend.

IL Among Top 5 States For Olympic Gold Medals: Ranking

The Prairie State has produced more gold medals than most, ranking No. 4 nationwide.

Shooting At Amazon Fulfillment Center Sparked By Employee Fight: Police

A preliminary investigation revealed the shooting was likely in retaliation for a fight among employees earlier in the night in the parking lot, according to police, who believe the attack was an isolated incident. A 33-year-old woman was injured.

Owl Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus when they feed on infected birds. In Illinois, the virus can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Culex species mosquito, health officials said.