Teen Dies In Burning Car | $136K Walmart Swindler | Mystery Marijuana: IL News

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.

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Coroner IDs Woman Killed After Being Trapped In Burning Car

The vehicle was "resting against a house," fire officials said, and the home had started to catch on fire, but fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, according to officials. A man was able to get out of the car and survived.

$136,000 Stolen From Walmart: Ex-Manager Still At Large 1 Year Later

Court documents say video surveillance showed the former manager emptying both cash recyclers and placing the cash into a Walmart reusable shopping bag before officials say she turned in her manager keys and left.

Jars Of Marijuana Found In House: Cops

A resident in told police that while looking for Halloween decorations on Oct. 6, she found two jars containing what appeared to be marijuana.

'Armed Suicidal' Man Taken Into Custody Near Sam's Club Distribution Center: Police

As a precaution, police asked nearby residents to move to their basements or away from exterior walls while officers searched for the man, who was taken to a hospital.

7 National Guard Members Replaced In IL; Didn't Meet 'Mission Requirements'

The guard members were returned to their home station after it was determined they should be replaced during the “pre-mission validation process,” according to an email from the department. The decision to replace the guard members follows recent public discussion of the physical fitness and standards of America’s military.

Murder Charges Filed Against Teen In Fatal Birthday Party Shooting

A 19-year-old man died after he was shot in the driveway at a home during a birthday party.

Caller Claims He Shot His Mother In Parking Lot: Police

Police said someone had called and said he had shot his mother in the parking lot and would shoot people who approached him. After an investigation, police say officers learned the phone number used was a Google Voice number and contacted the caller, who used a voice changer and yelled racial slurs at officers, and hung up numerous times.