Dawn Patrol: Winfield police debate; Cary man in murder-for-hire

Winfield considering ways to keep police

As Winfield trustees consider a controversial plan to disband the village’s police force to pay for road repairs, several alternatives geared at keeping the department intact are being proposed. The options include downsizing the Winfield Police Department, asking voters to approve a property tax increase and allowing commercial development along Roosevelt Road. Full story.

Cary man sentenced to seven years

A 60-year-old Cary man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to solicit a murder for hire, according to prosecutors. Stanley J. Helmer admitted attempting to recruit a felon to kill the victim or purchase a gun to shoot the victim, according to prosecutors. Full story.

6 arrested after Schaumburg standoff involving 19

Schaumburg police said last night six people were arrested after a standoff with 19 people who barricaded themselves in a Schaumburg apartment early Thursday morning. A woman was heard screaming during the confrontation, but a different person was taken to an area hospital when the standoff was over about 6:30 a.m. Police arrested five minors on alcohol-related charges and a 22-year-old Schaumburg man. Full story.

Pathologist testifies Savio was murdered

A forensic pathologist who performed a second autopsy on Drew Peterson’s third wife years after she was found dead in her dry bathtub testified at Peterson’s trial yesterday that there’s just one plausible explanation for her death: She was murdered. But under aggressive questioning by the defense, Dr. Larry Blum conceded that some of his well-respected counterparts disagreed and still maintained her death was an accident. Full story.

Bartlett native, Elgin High grad plays big role in ESPN film

If the name Ryan Suffern sounds familiar, you might have gone to school with him in Bartlett. Or read our November “From Suburbs to Showbiz” profile, charting how the Elgin High School graduate zigzagged his way through movie-related jobs until he wound up being personal assistants to Academy award-winning directors Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes. That means he can do pretty much everything, including edit and shoot documentaries, such as Frank Marshall’s Olympics-related “Right to Play,” which airs again this weekend starting tonight as part of ESPN’s “30 For 30” TV show. Full story.

Weather

Clear skies but a little on the cool side with a high of only 74 degrees this afternoon. It’s cool right now with temperatures only 60 degrees, and low temperatures will dip back to 53 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Resurfacing continues on Lake Street between Butterfield Road and Brainerd Avenue. Lane blockages are possible throughout the construction, expected to continue til November. Full story.

It’s all looking real good for White Sox

If it hasn’t hit you yet, it should soon. The White Sox won again last night, and barring an apocalyptic collapse down the stretch, the White Sox are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Robin Ventura is your American League Manager of the Year, Adam Dunn, Jake Peavy and Alex Rios — in no respective order — take the gold, silver and bronze in the Comeback Player of the Year race, and Chris Sale is making a strong bid to become the first Sox pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Jack McDowell in 1993. Scot Gregor writes more.

Williams gets start for Bears Saturday

J’Marcus Webb got a chance in the first preseason game to put a stranglehold on the left-tackle job, but he let it slip through his fingers. Now, Chris Williams will get his chance in Game 2 on Saturday night at Soldier Field when he gets first-team reps at the position, which is critical to the success of the offense and the health of quarterback Jay Cutler. Full story.

Poll Vault: How often do you work out?

At one time, not that long ago, Michelle Holdway belonged to a 24-hour gym and worked out three times a week. Now? Not so much. What about you? How often do you work out, and what do you do? Join the conversation by leaving a comment.