Walmart Flasher; Husband Charged In Wife's Murder, 1 Year Later: IL 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.

Walmart Customer Accosted By Flasher, Police Arrest Man

According to police, a female customer was approached by a man, who asked her if she would assist him with shopping for items. At one point, police said that as the woman retrieved an item from the shelf at his request, she saw he had his genitalia exposed.

Man Charged With Murder, 1 Year After Wife's Shooting Death

Court records show that he filed for divorce on April 29, 2024, just two days before his wife's death.

18 Pounds Of Horse Tranquilizer Seized By Border Authorities In Chicago

Xylazine is used by veterinarians as a sedative for large animals, but is increasingly found mixed with opioids like fentanyl and heroin, authorities said, adding the substance is not an opioid and does not respond to Narcan, and there is no known antidote for an overdose.

Child Molester Accused Of Photographing Boys Swim Team Won't Be Jailed: Judge

In 1989, he was convicted of sexually abusing a child. Earlier this year, a lifeguard raised the alarm after she believed she saw him photographing boys in a swimming pool.

Firefighters Rescue 3 Pets From Burning Home

All residents living inside the home were able to get out safely, but one dog and two cats remained inside.

Public Defender Employee To Plead Guilty In Fiery Fatal Crash: Attorney

According to authorities, blood and urine screens found that she had PCP, cocaine, opiates and cannabis in her system. A local doctor was killed in the crash.

Man, 95, Had 'Moxie,' Served Veterans 'Out Of The Kindness Of His Heart'

Melvin Mathias was a Holocaust survivor and U.S. Army veteran who spent more than two decades of his life supporting local veterans.