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Dawn Patrol: O'Hare OK after Ukraine crash; Mt. Prospect power back

O'Hare passengers undeterred by Ukraine crash

As she waited at O'Hare International Airport for her son's plane to arrive from Mexico, Cindy Cook looked somber over the news of a Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 crashing in Ukraine after it was hit by a missile. "How horrible … what a tragedy for their families," said Cook, of Wisconsin. Operations at O'Hare were normal yesterday after the jetliner tragedy, Chicago Department of Aviation officials said. Full story.

Power back after normal Mt. Prospect crash that injured 2

Central Road reopened and power was restored last night about five hours after an accident in Mount Prospect that sent two people to the hospital and broke a ComEd pole. As many as 400 households had been without power Full story.

Mt. Prospect police warn of spike in home burglaries

After about a dozen home burglaries in the past month, Mount Prospect police are asking residents to take steps to keep their homes and possessions as safe as possible. Between June 7 and July 14 there have been 12 home burglaries in Mount Prospect, said officer Greg Sill. Full story.

Elgin conducts shooter training at school

Fifteen-year-old actor Emily Muller knew exactly what to expect - a fake shooter would come through the school lobby and she'd pretend to be hit by gunshot in her arm. Despite the preparation and the jovial atmosphere preceding yesterday's police training at Otter Creek Elementary School in Elgin, it all ended up feeling surprisingly realistic, said Emily, a member of Spotlight Youth Theater in Cary. Full story with video.

DCFS: Dead Prospect Hts. infant's father abused boy

As they continue to investigate the death of a 1-month-old Prospect Heights girl, state child welfare officials say they have evidence that the baby's father abused her young relative. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ruled in the separate investigation this week into abuse claims against the father; Prospect Height police said in May the father struck the 9-year-old son of his live-in girlfriend. Full story.

How Elgin cabbie helped capture mental health center escapee

Cabdriver Aaron Dunbar had a split-second to make a decision: Call the cops to report a suspected fugitive hailing his cab or do something more dramatic. Dunbar let the man get in his cab, stalled for time and hoped his call to a dispatcher would provide a clue as to what was going on. Dunbar's actions brought a peaceful end to a nearly eight-hour manhunt by more than 50 police officers for an escaped prisoner from the Elgin Mental Health Center. Full story with video.

Weather

Partly cloudy and 65 to start the morning, with temperatures climbing to 78 degrees this afternoon. It will be partly cloudy and 61 degrees tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Traffic delays continue at Rollins Road between Route 83 and Route 45 in Round Lake Beach. People should expect delays and seek different routes. Full story.

Cubs will play big role in NL Central

How about this? The Cubs are going to have a big say in the National League Central in the unofficial second half of the season. No, they aren't going to win the division. But they do have 32 games left with the Reds, Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals. Can you say possible major spoiler? Full story.

Three most likely White Sox candidates to be dealt

As the White Sox prepare to open the second half of the season tonight vs. the Houston Astros, beat writer Scot Gregor says second baseman Gordon Beckham, starting pitcher John Danks and outfielder Dayan Viciedo are all trade candidates as the July 31 nonwaiver deadline approaches. Full story.

Report: Boozer to join L.A. Lakers

Carlos Boozer has landed with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Bulls used the amnesty provision on the burly power forward Tuesday. By using the amnesty rule, the Bulls released Boozer and are still liable for his $16.8 million salary this season, but it won't count toward the salary cap or luxury tax. Full story.

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