Dawn Patrol: Boy killed on Rt. 20; Metra delays after Itasca crash

Elgin boy hit and killed by car

An Elgin boy died last night after being hit by a car just after 6 p.m. near Route 20 and McLean Boulevard, police said. The boy was apparently on his way home when the crash happened. The driver was not ticketed. Full story.

Drivers: Expect delays in Itasca while Metra makes repairs

Drivers can expect delays in Itasca through Friday as Metra continues to make repairs to the intersection where a car was struck by a train earlier this week. The signal at Route 19 and Walnut Street will operate in flashing red mode and act as an all-way stop until work is completed, Illinois Department of Transportation officials said. Full story.

Testimony: Suspect, victim argued before fatal fire

Todd Mandoline and Paula Morgan fought over a necklace Mandoline had recently given her just hours be she died in a house fire he is accused of starting, it was revealed in Mandoline's trial continuing this week. Mandoline, 25, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated arson, arson and criminal damage to property after the July 22, 2012, fire. Full story.

Aurora man found guilty of sexually abusing child

A Kane County jury convicted an Aurora man of molesting a child under 13 in his home, officials said. Jose A. Rivas Lechuga, 38, of the 700 block of Columbia Street, was convicted of two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Full story.

Aurora man gets 10 years for knife attack

An Aurora man who was found guilty of breaking into a house and then attacking his neighbor was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mark A. Charipar, 27, of the 700 block of Sexton Street, pleaded guilty in November to home invasion, a felony. Full story.

Aurora police arrest 8 in Internet sting offering minors for sex

Eight men have been charged in an online sting in which Aurora police officers posted escort ads supposedly from female minors for paid sex and then arrested the men as they showed up at a local hotel. Full story.

Weather

Mostly cloudy and 18 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures will climb to a balmy 29 degrees this afternoon before falling back to 21 degrees overnight. Full weather.

Traffic

River Road is closed in both directions between Exit Road and the I-90 overpass in Elgin, due to the ongoing widening and reconstruction of the Jane Addams Tollway. Full traffic.

Bulls lose again, despite good game by Rose

While the Bulls brought a better effort than they have in recent games, so many other problems spoiled their chances. Despite a season-high 32 points by Derrick Rose, the Bulls were outplayed in the second half and lost to Washington 105-99 last night at the United Center. Full story.