Dawn Patrol: Veterans Day in the suburbs; fire hurts 1 in W. Chicago
It's Veterans Day
People throughout the suburbs are celebrating those who have given selflessly to our country.
Wheaton-area veterans honored with framed reflections
Veterans get hero's welcome in Vernon Hills
91-year-old cherishes wartime letters from beau
We Were Almost Home: Captain Tammy Duckworth and her crew were minutes from their base in Balad, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit their Black Hawk helicopter and forced it down in enemy territory on Nov. 12, 2004. It was 10 years ago today when Duckworth lost her both legs and partial use of one arm and launched a career in politics. This is the story of that critical moment and of the soldiers who saved her life. Full story.
Three-alarm fire damages West Chicago area home
One person was injured in a three-alarm blaze at a home in an unincorporated area near West Chicago yesterday. The blaze did extensive damage and required assistance from more than 12 different departments. Full story.
Former Rep. Mikva to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former suburban congressman Abner Mikva will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Barack Obama announced yesterday. Mikva once represented the North suburban 10th Congressional District. Full story.
Man pleads not guilty in Lombard hate crime
A Westmont man pleaded not guilty yesterday to hate crime charges connected to vandalism at Etz Chaim Synagogue last month. John White, 40, is accused of smashing windows and vandalizing the Lombard synagogue. Full story.
Funeral home gains Lake Zurich approval
The Lake Zurich village board recently approved plans for a funeral home and crematory on the village's south side. Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory will sit on a 5-acre site on South Old Rand Road near the Lexington of Lake Zurich seniors facility and two churches. Full story.
Aurora police seek help from public in hit-and-run
Aurora police want the public's help in finding the truck that struck and critically injured a 58-year-old Carol Stream man just before 6 p.m. last Thursday near the intersection of Liberty Street just east of Farnsworth Avenue. The truck left behind part of its front grill. Full story.
DuPage forest preserve releases director's termination
The DuPage County Forest Preserve finally released the termination letter sent to former Executive Director Arnie Biondo that released him from his short-lived tenure. His management style wasn't a good fit for the district and had no chance of becoming one, the letter said. Full story.
Lake County prosecutors: No charges yet in juvenile sexting, cyberbullying case
No formal charges have been lodged against the teenagers linked to allegations of sexting and cyberbullying of a Warren Township High School student, Lake County's top law enforcement officials say. Police said last week four students were involved in the investigation. Full story.
Weather
Temperatures will continue to drop throughout the day. It is 51 degrees now, but temps will drop to 49 this afternoon, then drop to 26 degrees tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
Construction continues on Stearns Road at Gilbert Street, on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks over IL Route 25. The project is expected to continue through August 2015. Full story.
Abreu named rookie of the year
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu earned the American League Rookie of the Year title. The 27-year-old Abreu batted .317 with 35 doubles, 36 home runs, 107 RBI, a .581 slugging and .383 on-base percentage in 145 games with the Sox. Full story.