Dawn Patrol: 2 injured in Starbucks crash; Mayors push pension reform
Car crashes into Schaumburg Starbucks
Two customers were taken to a near by hospital after a driver who was attempting to park outside Starbucks in Schaumburg instead went through a window and into the coffee shop yesterday afternoon. Police say the driver accidentally hit the gas. Full story.
Sale of magnetic CTA cards stops Thursday
Starting Thursday, the magnetic stripe CTA fare cards will no longer be sold as CTA and Pace riders switch over to the new Ventra system. The two agencies plan to complete the transition by June 1. Full story.
Arlington Heights mayor finishes 10th Boston Marathon
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes finished his 10th Boston Marathon yesterday in 3:49:03. Hayes said the race included increased security and heightened emotions as the anniversary of the bombings. Full story.
Mayors push quick action on pensions
Suburban mayors and other municipal leaders from across the state held a news conference yesterday in Chicago to push lawmakers to consider an overhaul to the police and fire pension systems that would ease the burden on municipal budgets. Lawmakers did not indicate they'd consider the issue anytime soon. Full story.
South Elgin honors three officers
Two officers who saved a woman's life during a house fire in January were given valor awards last night during the South Elgin village board meeting: South Elgin police officer Roger Isham and Kane County sheriff's deputy Raul Salinas. Another officer, Detective Brian Polkinghorn, was named South Elgin Police Officer of the Year. Full story.
21 apply for Elgin council seat
Twenty-one people applied to fill a vacant seat on the Elgin City Council. Former councilwoman Anna Moeller resigned March 30 when she was sworn in as state representative for the 43rd House District. Full story.
Weather
Chilly and 44 degrees when you head out the door this morning. Temperatures will climb to 56 degrees this afternoon before falling back to 34 tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on U.S. Route 25 between Dunham Road and Stearns Road near South Elgin. People should expect heavy delays. Full traffic.
Hawks back in series with 2-0 win over Blues.
The Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues with a 2-0 victory in Game 3 last night at the United Center. Corey Crawford made 34 saves in his third career postseason shutout. Click here to read Mike Spellman's take.