Santa Hat Robbery Sentenced | Fentanyl Homicide Closure | New Coroner

KANE COUNTY, IL — The weekend is here, and as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it's a good time to get caught up on the top news stories from the last week in Kane County.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

New Coroner Takes The Helm In Kane County

Monica Silva is Kane County's newest coroner.

Kane County Man Gets 49 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Child

A jury found Ernesto Velasquez-Jimenez guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges.

Aurora Man In Santa Hat Gets 5 Years For Aggravated Robbery

The man was identified as the culprit in the 2022 Montgomery incident by DNA on a Santa hat he wore and then discarded after the robbery.

Couple Killed In Kane Co. Crash; Mother, Her Daughter Injured: Coroner

An Elgin couple was killed and a Lake in the Hills woman and her daughter were injured in a crash in Kane County on Dec. 8.

Donations Sought After Fires At Homeless Encampment

A blaze was reported at the encampment near State and Wing streets at about 11:49 p.m. Dec. 12.

Disability Parking Enforcement Led To 15 Tickets, 9 Confiscations: APD

More than 100 cars were checked for proper disability parking placard use during Aurora police and the Secretary of State's citywide detail.

Aurora Man Sentenced For Drug-Induced Homicide Of Boulder Hill Woman

Evidence included the man's admissions to provide the woman with illegal narcotics, which contained fentanyl, officials said.

State's Attorney's Office, Police Team Up For New Year's DUI Operation

Kane County assistant state's attorneys will help police obtain search warrants on New Year's Eve for suspect DUI drivers refusing to submit to testing.

Mosser Reappointed To State Supreme Court Elder Law Commission

"Protecting the most vulnerable individuals has always been a priority for me," State's Attorney Jamie Mosser said in a statement.

New Forest Preserve Fest Offers 'Nature-Based Arcade Experience'

The family-friendly winter festival will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles.

Batavia Boardwalk Shops Seek Tenants For 2025 Season

Ten businesses will open May 9 as part of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops' sixth season in downtown Batavia.