Dawn Patrol: 2 passengers into O'Hare monitored; Biden in Vernon Hills
Two passengers into O'Hare quarantined with Ebola-like symptoms
Two patients are being monitored in isolation at the University of Chicago Medical Center and Rush University Medical Center after reporting Ebola-like symptoms, officials said. A child on a flight originating from Liberia became ill en route to O'Hare International Airport, they said. Upon landing, the child was immediately screened by federal authorities and found to have no fever and no symptoms other than reportedly vomiting once during the flight. The passenger had no known risk of exposure. Full story.
Vernon Hills preparing for Vice President Joe Biden's visit today
The giggling toddlers and energetic dancers who normally would occupy Vernon Hills' Sullivan Community Center today will make way for a political rally featuring Vice President Joe Biden. Biden is coming to the center on Aspen Drive in the afternoon to stump for some fellow Democrats on the Nov. 4 ballot. Full story.
Lawsuit: Mom, daughter assaulted by clowns with sex toys at haunted house
A woman and her 17-year-old daughter have sued the Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery, arguing they were assaulted and verbally harassed by two workers dressed as clowns holding sex toys. The lawsuit, filed by Montgomery resident Regina Janito, seeks unspecified damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and negligence on behalf of the haunted house operators. Full story.
Naperville police looking for person of interest in inappropriate contact case
Naperville police are investigating incidents involving inappropriate contact between a 15-year-old girl and a man, authorities said. The investigation concerns several incidents, and the girl and man last had contact with each other Sept. 26. These incidents occurred around 95th Street and Route 59 in Naperville, according to a news release. Full story.
Elk Grove Village police make arrest in bank robbery
Elk Grove Village police have made an arrest in connection with a Tuesday bank robbery. Parkway Bank, 951 Meacham Road in Elk Grove Village, was robbed about noon by a man wearing sunglasses, a light blue baseball cap and a black jacket, according to an email from the FBI. Full story.
Mundelein District 75, its teachers meeting over contract today
Teachers and school officials in Mundelein Elementary District 75 are hopeful a settlement can be reached as the two sides prepare for their 15th negotiating session today. While there is said to be progress on salaries, teachers contend the earnings of more experienced educators would stay behind those of other districts. Full story.
Lombard synagogue vandalized
A Lombard synagogue was vandalized Tuesday, with the offender damaging the lawn, "defacing" the door with graffiti and breaking seven windows, officials said. Lombard police responded to the Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, 1710 S. Highland Ave., around 4:30 p.m. for a report of criminal damage to property in progress. Full story.
Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee dies
Benjamin Bradlee, who presided over The Washington Post newsroom for 26 years and guided The Post's transformation into one of the world's leading newspapers - died yesterday at his home in Washington of natural causes. He was 93. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and 52 degrees today. Temperatures will be about 47 degrees when you head out this morning. Temperatures tonight should be around 42 degrees. Full story.
Traffic
Construction lane blockages are possible on Quentin Road between Ensell Road and IL Route 22 near Lake Zurich. Full story.
Hawks power their way to shutout win
Sure it's been fantastic that the Blackhawks have been outshooting their opponents by enormous margins lately. But that quantity hasn't led to quality, and it certainly hasn't led to the goals piling up for the Hawks, whether at even strength or on the power play. Full story.