Dawn Patrol: Docs on abusive priests; Mt. Prospect, Aurora shootings
Archdiocese to release more priest sex abuse files today
The archdiocese of Chicago is releasing documents at 9 this morning that detail instances of child sex abuse by 36 priests going back decades. The documents are expected to reveal information tied to at least a dozen priests who were assigned to parishes throughout the suburbs of Cook and Lake counties. In some cases, the instances of abuse took place at those parishes; in others, priests were assigned to parishes years after the abuse occurred. Full story.
Men shot at in Mount Prospect
Two Arlington Heights men were shot at last night in Mount Prospect. About 8:20 p.m., police responded to the area of Algonquin Road and Dempster Street after a report of shots fired, Mount Prospect police said. Full story.
Two men hurt in Aurora shooting
A Monday night shooting in Aurora left two men with serious but not life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Full story.
Six men charged with drug crimes in Aurora
Six men were recently arrested in Aurora on drug charges, officials said. Two of them - John A. Terry III, 43, and Alejandro Sustenas, 54, both of the first block of West Street - sold heroin to an undercover police detective on Oct. 29 around New York Street and East Park Place, authorities said. Full story.
Quinn concedes governor's race to Rauner
Democratic Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn conceded his re-election campaign to Winnetka businessman Bruce Rauner, setting up the first transition in a dozen years to a Republican in the governor's mansion. While Rauner declared victory on Tuesday night, Quinn hedged, saying he wanted to wait until thousands of provisional and mail ballots in Cook County and Chicago were counted. But he changed course yesterday. Full story.
When Rauner's at the top, will he be lonely?
When Republican Bruce Rauner stands up to take the oath of office as Illinois' next governor early next year, he might look around and see fewer political allies than he'd hoped. Despite his decisive win throughout the collar counties, Rauner's political coattails were short. Full story.
Wheaton bursting with pride for new lieutenant governor
Wheaton leaders say they're thrilled Councilwoman Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti will be Illinois' next lieutenant governor, but they're less certain of filling her spot on the city council. Sanguinetti's first 4-year term on the Wheaton City Council is up in May and it's expected she will resign well before then, considering the swearing-in for lieutenant governor takes place in January, officials said. Full story.
Duckworth reflects on Election Day, pending motherhood
Fresh off her re-election victory Tuesday night, 8th District U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates visited her favorite hometown restaurant yesterday to cap off a personal election tradition and talk with constituents. Full story.
DuPage political pendulum swings in favor of the GOP
DuPage County reclaimed its role as a Republican stronghold in Tuesday's election - just two years after Democrats appeared to be making significant inroads. In 2012, DuPage voters supported President Barack Obama and elected a handful of local Democrats, leading some to believe the county's political base was shifting. Not this time. Full story.
Oberweis: No plans for another run for Congress
It comes down to cash, Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis said yesterday after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's lopsided re-election to the seat the dairy executive craved. Unofficial results showed the Springfield Democrat leading Oberweis by 10 percentage points with 53 percent of the vote in Tuesday's election. Full story.
Weather
It will be in the mid 40s when you head out the door this morning. Temperatures should fall througout the day, with lows tonight in the mid 30s. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on Barrington Road between West Lake Street and West Schaumburg Road near Hoffman Estates, The roadwork is expected to last through June 2015. Traffic report.
Rose returns, Bulls beat Bucks 95-86
Derrick Rose returned from his latest injury and helped the Chicago Bulls continue to make themselves at home in Milwaukee with a 95-86 win over the Bucks last night. Taj Gibson scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 22 and Rose had 13 points and seven assists in 32 minutes for the Bulls, who have beaten the Bucks nine straight times in Milwaukee. Full story.