Human Remains Found | 'Streisand's Son' Scam | Bald Eagle Nest

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.

Human Remains Found In Rural Area: Authorities

A board-certified forensic anthropologist confirmed that the remains are human. While the time of death was listed as 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, it is not clear how long the remains were there.

Resident Sends $36K To Barbra Streisand's 'Son': Police

Believing they were in an online romantic relationship with legend Barbra Streisand's son, the resident sent approximately $36,000 to the person through Zelle for various items they had requested assistance buying between November and March.

4th Bald Eagle Nest Found In Forest Preserve, More Hatchlings Expected

All four have nesting eagle pairs that are incubating eggs.

Chihuahua, Postman Find Unlikely Friendship In West Suburbs

Four-legged Frannie and postman Dan Larsen — whose friendship has spawned the nickname "FranDan" — have a bond so special it's gone viral.

1 Dead In Fiery Crash After Police Chase

After deputies attempted to pull it over, the vehicle sped away and reached speeds of up to 110 mph, police said. A deputy lost sight of the Dodge Durango, but found it a short time later after it crashed into a tree. Authorities are working to identify the driver and are using dental records to confirm his ID.

Nearly A Dozen Gun Arrests At TopGolf Since September: Report

In most of the cases, police say they saw a firearm in someone's car before making the arrest.

Man Nabbed On Child Porn, 4th Arrest In 3 Years: Police

Prior to his most recent charges, he was arrested twice in 2022 on child sex abuse charges and faced child porn charges in December 2023.