Dawn Patrol: Mundelein teachers may strike; flap over Cary housing plan
Cary affordable housing project moves ahead despite opposition
An $18 million affordable housing project in Cary is moving forward despite growing resident opposition. The village board recently approved Pedcor Investments' planned 60-unit apartment complex targeted for a 4.5-acre lot at the northeast corner of First and Pearl streets. But residents aren't giving up the fight. Full story.
Mundelein District 75 teachers authorize strike after contract talks stall
Labor uncertainty has hit a second Lake County school district with the authorization this week by teachers in Mundelein Elementary District 75 to proceed with a strike. Results released Thursday showed the 144-member Mundelein Elementary Education Association voted 122-13 to authorize the action, which followed an unsuccessful mediation session Sept. 19. Full story.
Police seeking man after Lake Villa school lockdown
Police were searching for a 27-year-old Round Lake Beach man accused of attacking his girlfriend early yesterday, then forcing the lockdown of three Lake Villa schools while eluding capture. A $500,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Daniel Acevedo on two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Round Lake Beach Police Deputy Chief Mike Scott said. Acevedo battered the woman at a home on Lake Shore Drive in Round Lake Beach, Scott said. Full story.
Tollway workers will have to start paying tolls in 2015
The Illinois tollway will eliminate a free ride for workers in 2015. A majority of employees now get a break on paying tolls to and from work using "nonrevenue" transponders. But after a contract settlement with one of the agency's larger unions, the agency announced it was ending the practice. Full story.
Dold voices support for health care reform, not repeal
In something of a break from many of his Republican colleagues, former U.S. Rep. Robert Dold yesterday said he'd rather fix elements of the Affordable Care Act than scrap the controversial health care reform law entirely. "What we really ought to be saying is, 'What do we want our health care to look like?'" Dold said. "I think that we want patient-centered care." Full story.
Search planned for missing Bartlett man
Family and friends are organizing a search Saturday for a Bartlett father of five who has been missing since August. Keith Crawford, 36, was last seen at a party near West Dundee on Aug. 9, police said last month. "It has been very difficult," said his mother, Regina Myles. "We are praying for him every night." Full story.
Royals rally past Sox, but Konerko has hope for his team
As he prepares for retirement after Sunday's game at U.S. Cellular Field, Paul Konerko is wrapping up his second straight losing season with the White Sox. But the 38-year-old captain sees better days ahead for the franchise. "It feels like there's a lot more of a foundation now and a direction of what they're doing," Konerko said before the Sox lost to the Kansas City Royals 6-3 last night. Full story.
Weather
Clear and cool with temperatures around 59 degrees this morning. It will reach 70 degrees this afternoon before dipping to 58 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction has shut down Algonquin Road between Oakton Street and Campground Road near Des Plaines. People need to seek an alternate route. Full traffic.
Despite what some may think, Packers QB Rodgers hardly struggling
Contrary to perceptions based on the Green Bay Packers' 1-2 start, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not having a bad season. Unless by "bad" you're talking about a 95.1 passer rating, which soars to 114.6 in the fourth quarter (seventh best in the NFL) and 102.4 on third downs (eighth in the league). Full story.
Bears size up Peppers' performance
Former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers plays outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 base defense, but the 6-foot-7, 287-pound, 13-year veteran also plays some D-line when the Packers use a 4-3 alignment in certain nickel situations. "They're doing a good job of resting him and then playing him, so he's staying fresh," said Bears offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer. Full story.
Quinn answered your questions; got any for Rauner?
The Daily Herald editorial board put some of your questions to Gov. Pat Quinn in an interview yesterday and he answered them. Now, do you have questions for his opponent in the November election, Bruce Rauner? Learn how to submit your questions here.