Toddlers Home Alone | Trans Athlete Sparks Debate | Hot Salsa Felony: Illinois News

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.

Kids, Ages 2 and 5, Left Home Alone, 2 Adults Arrested: Police

One of the children was found wearing only a soiled diaper, police said. Two adults who were responsible for the children have been arrested, according to authorities.

Trans Middle School Athlete Sparks Heated Debate At School Board Meeting

Dozens of people came to the Board of Education meeting, sharing nearly two hours of sometimes heated public comments about trans athletes.

Woman Commits Felony With Salsa: Police

Police said a customer sprayed another woman in the eyes with salsa during a dispute at a suburban restaurant.

Experiment Triggers Smoke Alarms, Sprinklers Damage HS Classrooms

Smoke from an experiment in a second-floor classroom set off the alarm, causing chaos at the high school.

Driver Jumped Out At Last Second Before Dump Truck Was Hit By Metra Train

The driver of a dump truck that was hit by a Metra train jumped out of the vehicle seconds before it was struck, police told Patch.

Suburb Threatens To Seize Pope's Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain

The village attorney said the owner "wants too much money" and the village will either negotiate or seize the home.

Italian Counterfeiting Ring Peddled $570K In Fake Apple, Dyson Items: Prosecutors

The men were accused of selling counterfeit electronics in area suburbs.

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