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Woman Kills Her Twin | Mom Carjacked With Child | Wild Turkey Mourned

Firefighter steals drugs: cops | Cubs, Sox home openers coming soon | IL mom held hostage by Hamas speaks out | New Cooper's Hawk coming?

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.

Woman Kills Twin Brother, Fights Mother: Police

The woman fatally shot her brother before fighting with her mother, police said. Deputies said they had to separate the mother and daughter to prevent further tragedy.

Mom Carjacked In Target Lot, 2 Charged Over High-Speed Chase, Crash

A judge ordered two people to remain jailed while awaiting trial on charges that they carjacked a woman at gunpoint with her child in the car outside the suburban store.

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Randi The Wild Turkey Killed In Crash

Just last month on Valentine's Day, a sign was erected to pave the way for "our feathered friend who may be in the area" to safely cross the road. Last week, the beloved bird, dubbed "Randi" by area residents, was struck and killed.

DuPage County Sheriff's Office

Ex-Firefighter Accused Of Car Burglary, Stealing Meds: Cops

Police said he illegally went into a car parked at the fire station last month, and he's also accused of going into the fire department's prescription dropoff box and removing prescription drugs.

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Cubs, Sox Home Openers Coming Soon As Spring Starts In Chicago

The Cubs and White Sox both have their home openers in the coming weeks, ushering in a season of sunshine, hotdogs (hold the ketchup, please) and, hopefully, lots of wins for Chicago.

Mom Held Hostage By Hamas Shares Harrowing Story In Interview

An Illinois woman who was one of the first two hostages released by Hamas following the Palestinian group's surprise attacks on Israel last year is speaking out about her time in captivity for the first time. 'I will not have peace until they're all out," said the mom, who was held captive along with her 19-year-old daughter.

Lorraine Swanson | Patch

Cooper's Hawk In Talks To Open In Suburb, Mayor Confirms

The mayor believes the restaurant and winery could attract other new businesses and is hopeful discussions will lead to construction beginning by the fall.

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