Dawn Patrol: Arrest made in 1997 slaying; Family moved by support
Report: Arrest made in 1997 slaying of Palatine girl
The identity of the man suspected of slaying a 14-year-old Palatine girl who went missing in 1997 is set to be released this afternoon by Wisconsin authorities. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling will name the man, now in police custody, accused of killing Amber Gail Creek. The girl's body was discovered Feb. 9, 1997, in the Karcher Wildlife Refuge located in Burlington, Wis., a little more than two weeks after she ran away from a Department of Children and Family Services facility in Chicago. Full story.
Family moved by support after toddler's tragic death
As Monday dawns more than $10,000 have been raised to help the family pay for the funeral expenses for Zuzanna Bzdek, the 3-year-old killed by her father Robert Bzdek before he took his own life on Friday. Emmanuel Szyszka, brother to Zuzanna and stepson to Robert Bzdek, created the site. Full story.
Body found in Evanston could be that of missing Des Plaines woman
Investigators could know later today if the identity of a body found in Lake Michigan is that of a 61-year-old Des Plaines woman missing since late February. Evanston police said the body of an adult woman was spotted among the rocks in Lake Michigan by a person walking along the shore about 11:45 a.m. Sunday near Clark Sheridan Park on the 800 block of Sheridan Road. Full story.
Woman fights off would-be abductor near Elgin hospital
Elgin police are investigating the attempted abduction Friday night of a woman near Advocate Sherman Hospital. According to police, officers were called to the 1400 block of North Randall Road about 8 p.m. Friday for a report of an abduction attempt that had just occurred. A woman reported that a man approached her while she was sitting in her vehicle in a parking lot, opened the door to the vehicle and began striking her in the head. The victim was able to fight off the suspect and run for help, police said. Full story.
Revolutionary War figures honored at Elk Grove Cemetery
Since it formed in 1889, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has been on a mission to locate, record, and identify with a special bronze marker the grave sites of brave men and women who battled for independence during the Revolutionary War. That mission brought members of the society to Elk Grove Cemetery on Sunday, where they dedicated markers to two Revolutionary war figures, Aaron Miner and Eli Skinner, who are buried there. Full story.
Weather
Cool to start with a high of only 37 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 50 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 38 degrees overnight tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
Construction continues on Rollins Road between Route 83 and Route 45 in Round Lake Beach. People should expect delays and seek alternate routes. Full story.
Morin sparks Blackhawks to victory
For a while, it was one of the most exciting plays in the Blackhawks' 4-2 win in a Sunday matinee against the Blues at the United Center - a victory that temporarily moved the Hawks within 1 point of Colorado in the battle for home-ice advantage in the playoffs. There was Jeremy Morin trying to ignite a spark after the Hawks had fallen behind just two minutes into the game against their despised division rivals. Full story.
Sale shuts down Royals, Sox win 5-1
Chris Sale gave up four singles in eight scoreless innings as the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Sunday. Alexei Ramirez and Tyler Flowers each drove in a pair of runs as the White Sox won the series finale after dropping the first two games. Sale (2-0) struck out six and walked one. Full story.
Cubs make their hits count, top Phillies 8-3
The Cubs doubled their run output for the season in one day during an 8-3 victory Sunday. They went 4-for-7 with runners in scoring position and drew 7 walks. The Cubs managed to score 8 runs on only 6 hits, unlike Saturday, when they had 10 hits and were shut out. Full story.