Animal Cruelty Case | Fatal Crash | Child, 8, Hit By Car

KANE COUNTY, IL — The weekend is almost here! And as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it is a good time to get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in Kane County.

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

Cat Dies In House Fire; 2 Dogs, Snake Rescued From The Blaze

The house fire happened in West Dundee Thursday night.

Man Sentenced In Animal Cruelty Case Involving 54 Abandoned Dogs

Bruce Walla, 55, was sentenced late last month in McHenry County Court.

Man, 54, Killed While Trying To Cross Route 59: Aurora Police

The man, who lived in Naperville, died at Rush Copley Medical Center about an hour after he was struck by a car near Fox Valley Mall.

Child, 8, Hit By Car Near Wilson Street, Kirk Road: Batavia Police

The child, who had been crossing Kirk Road outside of the crosswalk, was conscious and speaking with first responders after the crash.

North Aurora Convict To Serve Life Sentence For Double Murder: Weis

The North Aurora man will serve a life sentence without parole "due to the senseless deaths of both victims," Eric Weis said.

Truck Driver Cited For Early February Crash With Pedestrian: BPD

A pedestrian was hospitalized after a crash on Feb. 4 at the intersection of North Kirk Road and East Wilson Street.

Undercover Sting Catches Local Man Soliciting Sex From Teen: Sheriff

When the man arrived at a location thinking he would meet the teen whom he'd been talking to online, investigators took him into custody.

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