Dawn Patrol: Quinn, Rauner debate taxes, economy; Hinsdale teacher deal

Taxes, economy at issue in Quinn-Rauner debate

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner continued their monthslong battle over taxes and the economy in their first televised debate, questioning each other's leadership skills and disagreeing sharply on the election's key issues. Rauner talked of lower taxes, Quinn pushed an increase in the minimum wage, and both argued he'd be the man that spends more money on public schools. Full story with video.

Hinsdale District 86 reaches deal with teachers to avoid strike

Just days before a possible strike, Hinsdale High School District 86 and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement. Details of the agreement weren't released last night, and the contract must be ratified by both the union membership and the school board. "We are so pleased to make this joint announcement tonight, ending speculation about a potential strike," District 86 Superintendent Bruce Law said in a statement. Full story.

Bolingbrook teen in terrorism case called intelligent, normal

Portions of the court proceedings against a Bolingbrook teen accused of trying to travel abroad to join the Islamic State terrorist group should be closed to the public, federal prosecutors said yesterday. Meanwhile, the attorney for Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19, called Khan an intelligent believer of Islam, and neighbors called him a normal teenager. Khan's family is asking that people not jump to conclusions. Full story.

Bolingbrook teen's lawyer: ISIS isn't a threat, so neither is my client

Tom Durkin says his Bolingbrook client's prosecution is a product of mass hysteria over a group that wasn't even on the radar a few months ago. "In a matter of weeks, ISIS has become the most dangerous group on the face of the earth because they beheaded a few people," he said. "I don't condone it. It's outrageous, but do you really think that we're not just playing right into their hands?" Full story.

Arlington Hts. park district center reopens Saturday after $6.4 million renovation

After a year of construction and $6.4 million in renovations, the new Arlington Heights Park District Camelot Park Community Center will reopen Saturday. The 18,522-square-foot building at 1005 E. Suffield Drive has a new, larger gymnasium with an elevated walking track, offices, updated fitness equipment and rooms for preschool and other activities, said Anita Pacheco, superintendent of marketing and communications. Full story.

Weather

Partly cloudy with temperatures in the low 40s as you head out the door this morning. You can expect highs in the mid 50s this afternoon, with partly cloudy skies. Mainly clear skies tonight with temperatures in the upper 30s. Complete forecast.

Traffic

Resurfacing work on Barrington Road continues between Higgins and Schaumburg roads. Expect delays on that stretch of Barrington Road. Traffic report.

Blackhawks top Stars 3-2 in shootout in opener

The improved Stars had the Blackhawks on their heels from the get-go and never let up over the first 40 minutes, and if not for the play of goalie Corey Crawford, the Hawks would have been heading home losers in their season opener. Mike Spellman reports.

Jerry Angelo: Hundreds of NFL domestic violence cases 'glossed over'

Acknowledging remorse, former Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said NFL teams didn't discipline players in "hundreds and hundreds" of domestic violence cases during his 30-year career, USA Today reported yesterday. "I made a mistake," Angelo told the newspaper. "I was human. I was part of it. I'm not proud of it." Full story.

Scrappy Royals resemble 2005 White Sox

Paul Konerko had a hunch about the Royals. After watching Kansas City clinch its first postseason berth since 1985 against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on the final weekend of the regular season, the retiring Konerko said the Royals were likely to be equally successful in October. "They have a great makeup," Konerko said. "That team has a lot of the same makeup of the team that we won the (2005) World Series with." Full story.