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Dawn Patrol: Hypothermia killed man; woman with autism missing

Naperville man who went missing in S. Dakota died from hypothermia

A 23-year-old Naperville man whose body was found last month in the Black Hills National Forest died of hypothermia, according to Custer County, South Dakota, officials. Custer County Coroner Jim Sanders said dehydration also contributed to the death of Jordan Baznik, who was found dead Aug. 15. Full story.

Glen Ellyn police search for missing autistic woman

The search continues this morning for a missing 21-year-old woman who has a form of autism and is unable to care for herself, according to a release by the Glen Ellyn Police yesterday afternoon. Nora Wallar was last seen at her parents' home in Glen Ellyn at about 10 a.m. Sunday, police said. Anyone with information about Wallar is asked to call the Glen Ellyn Police Department at (630) 469-1187. Full story.

Wheeling man crashes into parked car, lamp post, spa

A 68-year-old Wheeling man was charged with three moving violations yesterday after crashing into a parked car, a lamp post and a spa, in that order, near the intersection of Miner and Dunton in Arlington Heights just before 5 p.m. Arlington Heights Police Sgt. Alan Baumgartner said the man, who was not identified, was charged with improper backing, failure to reduce speed to avoid crash and damage to village property. Full story.

Woman injured after being pinned in car near West Dundee

An injured woman who was pinned in her vehicle after a crash last night near West Dundee was airlifted to the hospital, fire officials said. The woman, who was not identified, was trapped in her car for more than 20 minutes around 6:30 p.m. Sunday while Carpentersville Fire Protection District firefighters worked to free her from the wreckage near the intersection of Route 31 and Forest Drive in an unincorporated area near West Dundee. Beattie said it took crews 24 minutes to free her. The woman, who has nonlife-threatening injuries, was then airlifted to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville by Flight For Life. Full story.

Beginners shine at annual Fox Valley Marathon

Organizers of the 5th annual Fox Valley Marathon say the supportive nature of the event makes it particularly attractive to beginners. It's no surprise, then, that the top two finishers were marathon newbies. Chuck Wysong of Wawaka, Ind., and Jordan Kremer of Naperville finished first and second overall in Sunday's marathon, which started and ended in downtown St. Charles. For both, it was an auspicious start to their marathon "careers." Wysong finished first with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes. Full story.

Weather

Mostly sunny and 63 degrees today. It will be 50 degrees this morning when you head out the door. Temperatures tonight should be in the low 50s. Full story.

Traffic

Construction continues on Route 31 between Trinity Drive and James R Rakow Road in Crystal Lake. Delays are expected. Full traffic.

Naperville celebrates 20th annual Harvest Pow Wow

The 20th annual Harvest Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Naperville, turning the Naper Settlement grounds into a celebration of Native American life and culture. Organizers stressed, though, that the goals behind the event go beyond the concerns of any one cultural group. "Our hope is that people leave realizing how important it is to have respect for all people," said Joseph Standing Bear, president of the Westchester-based Midwest SOARRING Foundation, which organized the pow wow. "We're trying to establish a kind of cultural exchange here." Full story.

Bears must move Jets' monster trucks

The Bears' run game hasn't gotten much traction yet this season, and it faces a big obstacle in the Jets' defense tonight. Big, as in massive, when it comes to the Jets' defensive line, which sets the tone for a unit that has allowed fewer rushing yards than any team in the NFL. In the Jets' base 3-4 alignment, 6-foot-4, 350-pound nose tackle Damon Harrison is flanked by two former first-round picks - 6-foot-4, 315-pound Muhammad Wilkerson and 6-foot-3, 294-pound Sheldon Richardson. Full story.

Rozner: NHL's next Commish could be here in Chicago

Daily Herald sports columnist Barry Rozner writes that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman should send NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a thank-you note. "Only in the last month have people forgotten that Bettman has been the most disliked commissioner in sports nearly since the moment he left the NBA and put on an NHL cap. At least temporarily, Goodell is entirely the focus." Rozner writes that he believes John McDonough, Blackhawks president, might be the best choice to replace Bettman, who has been on the job for 22 years, "someone who has made a career of marketing, selling and inventing." Full story.

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