Dawn Patrol: Snow adds up; boy saved from Des Plaines River
Snow totals add up
The snowstorm dropped between 6 and 10 inches throughout the area through last night, leading to slick roads and numerous spinouts. A winter weather advisory expired at midnight, and only flurries and wind are expected today. Full story.
March snow gets us caught up on winter snowfall
Just a few short weeks ago, the lack of snowfall indicated the area would be in the midst of another drought. Two recent snowstorms later, and the suburbs seem to be all caught up. Full story.
Boy rescued from Des Plaines River
A boy who wound up in the Des Plaines River yesterday afternoon was rescued by an off-duty Evanston police officer, who just happened to see him go in as he was driving by. Des Plaines firefighters say the off-duty officer is a hero and credit him with saving the boy’s life. Full story.
Quinn to give budget address
Gov. Pat Quinn today unveils his budget plan for the state that includes $400 million in cuts to schools and universities, among other things. Full story.
I-294 crash kills driver
A man died in a weather-related crash on I-294 yesterday afternoon. The victim’s Mercedes-Benz got smashed between a semi and a median wall during the height of the snowfall. Full story.
Des Plaines man collapses, dies while snow-blowing
A man who collapsed next to his snowblower outside his Des Plaines home yesterday afternoon died of natural causes, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office report. Full story.
Naperville’s Water Street proposal gets new life
A controversial development idea in Naperville gained approval with a 7-2 vote to approve a site plan for a 2.4-acre site for the project on Water Street, which includes a hotel, commercial and office space, a parking deck and improvements to the Riverwalk and a pedestrian bridge. Full story.
Weather
The snow has mostly tapered off, replaced by flurries throughout the morning. Temperatures are expected to climb to 35 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 22 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Flurries will continue to make some streets and overpasses slick, so people should continue to exercise caution when driving today. People should also avoid construction areas on Crystal Lake Avenue between Main Street and Erick Street in Crystal Lake. Full story.
Hawks win
The Blackhawks set a franchise record last night with a 5-3 victory over Minnesota last night. The win extends their season-opening point streak to 23 games. It was the 29th straight game over two seasons without a regulation loss. And it was the first time in their 86-year history the Hawks have won 10 games in a row. Full story.