Buried Child Porn | Burglar Points Gun | Rabid Bat

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.

Child Pornography Found Buried At Man's House, On Work Computer

Police executed a search warrant to find numerous items of child pornography in his residence and buried on the property. Members of the Illinois Attorney General's High Tech Crimes Bureau completed forensic examinations on multiple electronic devices and discovered that Wiley had reproduced some of the videos and images he possessed.

Car Burglar Pointed Airsoft Gun At Student: University

The university said that its police department and other local law enforcement agencies responded after a student witnessed a car burglary in progress. The suspect pointed what was later determined to be an Airsoft pistol — a toy gun which shoots plastic pellets — at the student in an effort to scare them away.

Rabid Bat Found In Suburb

Residents are reminded to keep dogs, cats, and ferrets on a leash when outside the home. All animals should be current on rabies vaccinations.

Tax Pro Admits Stealing $1.1M From Clients: Feds

He admitted in federal court that he fraudulently obtained more than $1.1 million from more than 10 clients. According to prosecutors. The 43-year-old was able to get the money from his clients under the false pretense that the money would be sent to the IRS and state revenue authorities to satisfy tax liabilities.

Teacher's Murder: Husband Loses Pretrial Motion

Also a former teacher, he's accused in the beating death of his wife while his children were in the home. He failed in his bid to have two police detectives suppressed by the judge.

Police Dog Credited With Tracking Down Man Who Assaulted Woman

The man is accused of assaulting the among in front of her children before fleeing on foot. K9 Odin followed his scent through several yards and onto the railroad tracks, where he found the man hiding, police said.

Man Takes His Own Life In Front Of Police Station: Police

Police say they had no interaction with the man prior to him taking his own life by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.