Dawn Patrol: District: misconduct unreported; Waukegan torture case
Fourth person involved in Waukegan torture, murder gets 40 years
A Waukegan woman convicted of torturing and murdering a man she believed sexually assaulted her was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison. Nadia Palacios, 24, plead guilty in July to first-degree murder for the 2011 death of David Campbell, 27, of Waukegan. Full story.
Gavin district: Teachers didn't report misconduct
Officials say three other Gavin South Middle School teachers had reason to report concerns to school officials or authorities about "alleged inappropriate conduct." District 37's letter came amid investigations into teacher Michael Vucic, accused of molesting a student in 2012; he fled the country and has since been arrested. Full story.
Controversial Oakwood Hills power plant plans scrapped
Plans for a massive power plant that sharply divided the Oakwood Hills community have been shelved. The $500 million Oakwood Hills Energy Center was targeted for roughly 13 acres behind village hall, 3020 North Park Drive, near a ComEd substation and high-tension power lines - less than a half mile from Prairie Grove Elementary School and residential areas, but residents rallied behind its demise. Full story.
Developer to sell The Arboretum of South Barrington
The owners of The Arboretum of South Barrington are seeking a buyer. The development first opened in the fall of 2008 and initially struggled through the significant economic downturn that followed. It now thrives. Full story.
Wounded vet gets home in St. Charles
A procession of first responders with roaring motorcycles and sirens escorted wounded Army veteran Oscar Sosa to his new home in St. Charles yesterday. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in cooperation with Operation Homefront worked to provide Sosa with a mortgage-free home. Full story.
Weather
It will be sunny and 70 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will be around 58 degrees this morning. Low tonight should be close to 57 degrees. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on Main Street in Cary, between North U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 14. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.
Cubs end home schedule with a win
The Cubs closed out their home schedule a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. A crowd of 33,292 brought the season attendance total at Wrigley Field to 2,652,113, an increase of 9,431 fans over last year. Full story.
Benches clear in Sox loss
The White Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers yesterday 6-1 after both benches cleared following Chris Sale's pitch that hit Victor Martinez in the sixth. The benches and bullpens briefly emptied before the Tigers broke up the ace's shutout and went on to win. Full story.