ILLINOIS — Every weekend we bring you a look back at the top news and headlines from across Illinois. Here’s a roundup of some of the most-read articles from across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on their stories by clicking here.
Good Samaritan woman trampled, strangled and bitten by dog by stranger: police
A 59-year-old woman suffered severe injuries including a lacerated left ear, a ruptured left eyeball, multiple cuts and “extensive open fractures of facial bones” after being brutally assaulted by an unknown man. the police said. Meanwhile, the man, who is now charged with attempted murder, also attacked a bystander who intervened and even ordered his dog to attack the Good Samaritan.
Police chief resigns after complaints from employees
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Shortly after taking leave, the suburban police chief resigned and was allowed to serve as sergeant until he retires in the fall.
Mandatory meditation in public schools, class action lawsuit over “Hindu ritual” proceeds
Thousands of former students can join a class-action lawsuit against the school board, the city and director David Lynch’s nonprofit over the defunct Transcendental Meditation program Quiet Time. One plaintiff, now 21, said he was pressured to sign a consent form and non-disclosure agreement regarding the program. Representatives from the David Lynch Foundation specifically instructed students not to tell their parents if they were religious, she said.
Former employee sets propane tank on fire at work: police
According to police, the suspect is also suspected of hitting a store employee with his car the day before.
Coach saves student-athlete’s life: Official
According to the vice principal, on April 12, a triple jumper at the school landed in the sandbox after a jump, got up and collapsed. An assistant track coach then performed chest compressions on the girl using cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but the girl was unresponsive and not breathing, and an athletic trainer was on standby with an automated external defibrillator (AED). . That’s what her letter said.
Man posts sexual photos of women without permission: PD
A man faces multiple felony charges after police say he stalked a woman and posted private sexual photos of her online without her permission.
Doctor who used animal catheter to inseminate women has his license returned
“Mr. Brush acknowledges that these veterinary catheters were adulterated in the following sense: [federal law]”This is because the FDA had not approved it for human use and did not authorize it for human use,” according to his plea agreement.
