Dawn Patrol: Nasty morning snowfall; Gurnee library uproar
'Near-blizzard conditions' predicted
If you haven't already seen, a snowstorm has hit the suburbs. The National Weather Service warned of near-blizzard conditions with the combination of heavy snow and wind gusts. A warning for Cook and DuPage counties, and a watch for Kane and Lake counties expires at 1 p.m. today. Full story.
Gurnee library executive director under fire
Warren-Newport Library District board President Socrates Rivers outlined what he said have been several problems with the financial performance by the retiring executive director at a packed meeting last night. But Stephen Bero defended his moves with the district's tax levy. Full story
Take website down, Goel tells SuperPAC
Republican congressional hopeful Manju Goel released a statement last night asking an Indian-American SuperPAC to take down a misleading website critical of her Republican opponent Larry Kaifesh, as it "too closely resembles Larry Kaifesh's official campaign." Earlier she said it was OK if the site remained up with changes. Full story
Video gambling recommended at Hoffman golf course
The Hoffman Estates Park District's Recreation Committee last night voted 6-1 to recommend a one-year test of video gambling in the clubhouse bar of the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club. Full story
Alcohol not a factor in fatal Arlington Hts. crash
Arlington Heights police are still investigating what caused a Palatine man to speed in the wrong lanes of traffic on Rand Road, causing a five-vehicle accident Monday afternoon that ended his life and injured three others. But they said alcohol was not a factor. Full story
Brady hits Dillard over union backing
State Sen. Bill Brady criticized state Sen. Kirk Dillard's union backing in the governor's race yesterday, saying Dillard should "come clean about what kind of deal he cut" with Illinois' largest state workers union. Full story.
Weather
The snow is slowing and even stopping in some western and northern suburbs. That snow should slow through the morning in Cook County and stop by 10 a.m. From there, it should be about 27 degrees throughout the day, before falling to only 8 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
People are urged to give themselves plenty of time and drive carefully this morning due to the snowfall overnight. Every expressway and road is slick this morning due to the heavy snowfall. Accidents are being reported in Wheeling and Evanston due to slick roadways. Full traffic.
Eight-time Pro Bowler Peppers jettisoned
To almost no one's surprise the Bears cut ties with eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers on Tuesday, freeing up nearly $10 million under this year's $133 million salary cap. Full story
Ready or not? Bulls not against Spurs
They were dominated by San Antonio, falling behind by 32 points in the second quarter. A late run made the final score appear respectable, but in reality this 104-96 loss at the United Center was a convincing beatdown. Full story