Dawn Patrol: 1 hurt in house explosion; 6 cars, house damaged in DUI
One injured in Elgin explosion
A man suffered minor injuries when an explosion ripped through his Elgin home last night. The blast happened just before 10 p.m. on the 1100 block of Morningside Drive. Neighbors say it might have been caused by natural gas. Full story.
Woodridge teen charged with DUI after damaging six cars, house
A Woodridge teen damaged six cars and a house when she lost control of her red mustang Sunday night, police said yesterday. Hope Brown, 18, was driving south on Westview Lane approaching the intersection at Everglade Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. Brown was charged with DUI, police said. Full story.
Des Plaines council tables vote on mayor's nominee
Des Plaines aldermen are split on whether to confirm Mayor Matt Bogusz's appointment of former Alderman Don Smith to the city council's vacant 7th Ward seat. During a contentious city council meeting last night, aldermen weighed in on the mayor's selection of Smith to fill the remaining term of Joanna Sojka, a 29-year-old first-term alderman who died unexpectedly Aug. 18 of an apparent stroke. Full story.
St. Charles liquor commission urges tobacco shop, massage parlor oversight
The commission that typically handles liquor regulations in St. Charles wants to oversee the activities of places that sell tobacco, as well as massage parlors. The liquor control commission approved a plan that would do just that. The plan requires a full vote by the city council. Full story.
Disabled couple visiting Schaumburg High: 'Best thing that ever happened'
Overcome, live and thrive is the message Jay Cramer and Katy Sullivan gave to Schaumburg High School students yesterday as they spoke about disabilities. Inspired by a Schaumburg student with no legs who plays football, the pair shared how they have similarly overcome being disabled. Full story.
Naperville residents want sidewalk to go beyond subdivision
Residents in the Haverton subdivision on Naperville's south side want a sidewalk extension connecting their neighborhood to either nearby intersection on Plainfield/Naperville Road. The 51 condo units can't access nearby parks and shops by foot or bike. Full story.
Wadsworth man sentenced to 14 years for Lambs Farm assault
A Wadsworth man convicted of molesting a woman with Down syndrome at Lambs Farm in 2012 was sentenced to 14 years in prison yesterday. Hector Picaso, 62, was a cleaning crew supervisor and the victim, who was new to Lambs Farm, was a member of his cleaning crew. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear but cool with a high of 62 degrees. It will be 50 degrees when you leave this morning. Temperatures tonight will dip back into the low 50s. Full weather.
Traffic
Construction continues on Sand Lake Road between IL Route 132 and US Route 45 in Lindenhurst. People should expect delays. Full traffic.
Bears' Tillman out for season - and for good?
Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman's injury in Sunday's game will put an end to his season. A ruptured triceps - same as last year's season-ending injury - means he's on injured reserve for the season and could be done for good. Full story.