Dawn Patrol: 9/11 beam in Wauconda? McHenry County horse race delay
Is new military memorial with 9/11 beam headed to Wauconda?
A failed plan to honor the troops and emergency personnel who've served in the war on terror with a memorial in Gurnee may have a second chance in Wauconda. Former Gurnee Trustee Kirk Morris announced on Facebook this week the Heroes of Freedom Memorial first proposed in 2005 "is moving to Wauconda." Officials have discussed building a memorial around a large beam from one of the fallen World Trade Center buildings that Morris has acquired. Full story.
McHenry County delays horse racing, other regulations
The McHenry County Board will continue its review next week on a host of new regulations, including restrictions on horse racing, storage of boats and recreational vehicles, and adult businesses in unincorporated areas. After months of haggling, board members have proposed more than 60 amendments to the "unified development" ordinance. Full story.
Ray Graham employee charged with defrauding residents
An administrator in the corporate offices of the Ray Graham Association is accused of stealing Illinois Link Cards from two of the association's satellite homes in Naperville and Downers Grove. Nakarria L. Bell, 31, of Chicago was charged with several counts of aggravated identity theft and financial exploitation of a person with a disability. Full story.
Driver accused of running over, killing skateboarder charged
A pedestrian killed Tuesday in McHenry by a driver accused of being drunk has been identified by the McHenry County coroner's office as 17-year-old Nicholas S. Kilpatrick. The driver, Justin A. Raven, 21, of Wonder Lake was charged with driving under the influence, driving under the influence over .08, and one felony count of aggravated driving under the influence. Full story.
Kane officials hope for big profits from cross country track
Kane County officials last night discussed a proposed cross country track at the old Settler's Hill landfill in Geneva and heard dollar signs. Last month, a potential schedule envisioned 13 cross country meets from September to mid-November that could generate $73,000 in parking fees alone. Full story.
Life story: The man behind the Super J
The creator of the Super J Slide at Sunny Hill Beach in Wauconda has died. Stanley Jachec was a talented structural engineer who moonlighted at the beach his family owned in Wauconda, where he helped design and build many of its attractions, including its four-story slide built on a platform. Full story.
Palatine officials praise storm response
Storms that hit Palatine last week took out power to more than half the village's customers, but a coordinated effort between ComEd, village workers and even some residents helped restore power quickly. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and unusually cool with high temperatures only reaching 59 degrees. It will be 52 degrees when you head out the door. Temperatures tonight should be in the low 50s. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on Route 176 between Smith Road and Nish Road near Prairie Grove. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.
Curtain slowly closing on Konerko's stellar career
Were this any other year, Paul Konerko and his fractured left hand would probably be done for the season. But this is Konerko's final year before he slips off into retirement, so why let a broken bone prevent a proper exit? Scot Gregor reports.