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Dog's heatstroke death leads to felony arrest | IL's biggest fireworks show canceled | Animal fighting arrests

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.
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Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Child Dead In Hit-And-Run Crash
The 15-year-old boy was hit from behind by a vehicle while biking Wednesday night.>>Read More.
Woman Faces Felony After Dog's Heat Stroke-Related Death
Police said the dog, named Bear, had an internal temperature of 110 degrees and was in the backyard without proper shelter or water for 12 hours.>>Read More.
IL's Largest Fireworks Show Canceled For 2025
"Given the unique challenges presented this year, we cannot confidently recommend hosting fireworks in 2025.">>Read More.
Animal Fighting: Man, Woman Accused Of Training, Breeding Chickens For Sport Fighting
Detectives recovered a "significant number of chickens" as well as evidence while executing a search warrant, according to police. The chickens are being cared for by Animal Control, officials said.>>Read More.
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