Naked Man In Window, Target Arson Fire: 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.

Naked Man Exposes Self In Window: Cops

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man, believed to be in his 70s, they say exposed himself in a window last week.

Target Reopens Weeks After $1.5M Arson Fire

“We’re excited to be back open and serving your community,” a spokesperson told Patch. Meanwhile, an out-of-state man remained in jail in connection with the arson, with police saying he lit the fire near the diaper aisle, causing a loss of more than $1 million in merchandise. Employees attempted to put out the fire before fire responders arrived.

Ex-Political Aide Sent Explicit Texts To State Rep, Candidate: State Police

In May, he was also charged with crimes in connection with allegations he sent fake sexually explicit images of a state senator, the governor and other elected officials. The new charges allege he sent similar falsified graphic images to a state representative and a woman who ran for village clerk. The state rep believes he was targeted because of his opposition to a proposed casino and racetrack.

Cop Fired After Woman Was Handcuffed Naked In Botched Raid Loses Lawsuit

A court confirmed the justification of the termination of a police sergeant involved in a botched 2019 raid that left a social worker handcuffed and naked in her home. He is now an officer with a suburban police department.

Trio Accused Of Kidnapping, Robbing, Beating Man After Setting Up Fake Car Test Drive

According to police, the man came to a gas station under the impression one of the suspects wanted to test drive his Infinity Q45 and possibly buy it. Officials allege the three men stole his computer and phone, along with a briefcase that held 40 car titles, and when the victim tried to get them back, they drove away with him inside the vehicle, beating and threatening to kill him before forcing him to have his family send him money via Zelle. After police pulled the vehicle over, the victim was found “bite marks on his arms and stomach and numerous swelled contusions to his head and body.”