Dawn Patrol: Person of interest in stabbing death; fire in Elk Grove
Person in custody after death of Carpentersville woman
A "person of interest" remains in custody after a Carpentersville woman was found dead Monday night in her home, police said. The woman appeared to have been stabbed in her home. The woman's death appeared to be related to a domestic situation, authorities said. Full story.
Blowtorch likely cause of Elk Grove fire
As many as 20 residents are displaced from their Elk Grove Village condos after a fire there Tuesday night. The fire was likely sparked by a construction crew using a blowtorch to solder water pipes together, authorities said. The fire ignited on the first floor of a building in the Terrace of Elk Grove Village condo complex, spreading through the walls to the second and third floors, but firefighters were able to prevent it from going any farther. Full story.
FAA works to restore O'Hare to normal service
Federal Aviation Administration officials say they are working "around the clock" to meet an Oct. 13 deadline to restore airport service to normal. The Chicago Department of Aviation reported there were about 260 flights canceled at O'Hare and delays of up to 30 minutes in the aftermath of Friday's sabotage at Chicago Center, the high-altitude air traffic control facility in Aurora. Some delays are expected to continue until repair work is completed. Full story.
Brace yourself for work on Arlington Hts., Rand roads
Starting today, road construction crews will be at work on both sides of Arlington Heights Road from Lake-Cook Road to Route 83 in Buffalo Grove. On Thursday, work is set to begin on an eight-month resurfacing project on Rand Road from Lake-Cook Road in the Kildeer area to Ela Road in Lake Zurich. Work on Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove roads will cost $873,628. Most of the expense will be for Arlington Heights Road, officials said. Full story.
Son of Wood Dale alderman pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
The son of a Wood Dale alderman pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Jordan Wesley, 20, was accused of sexually assaulting the Itasca girl at parks and wooded areas in Wood Dale and Itasca and had been held in DuPage County jail on $500,000 bail since his arrest last October. Full story.
Weather
Pleasant and warmer with a high of 66 degrees today. It will be cloudy and only 53 degrees when you head out the door. Temperatures tonight should be in the low 60s. Full story.
Traffic
Construction delays are expected on River Road between Roberts Road and Kelsey Road near Lake Barrington. Full traffic.
Epstein: Goal is the NL Central title next year
Cubs President Theo Epstein has carefully ramped up expectations for the club for next year, saying it's the team's goal to win the division next year. "I think overall for the organization, 2015 will be a little different from the previous three seasons," he said Tuesday during an end-of-season media session. "We now feel we have the talent to compete." Full story.
Playing time won't come easy for Bulls' rookies
There haven't been many NBA champs since Magic Johnson's Lakers that had even one rookie playing a significant role. This is relevant to the Bulls because they have high expectations for Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic. "Doug and Nikola, they both have great attitude and approaches. Where it goes, I don't know. I know there's a steep learning curve," coach Tom Thibodeau said. Full story.