Dawn Patrol: Board member: no gay superintendent; Bulls win
Warren Township District 121 board member: No gay superintendent
Warren Township High School board member Liz Biondi said last week she hopes the district does not hire someone who is gay to replace retiring Superintendent Mary Perry Bates. It's a statement other board members say does not reflect the opinion of other board members and that of the district, and they're looking to see if she can be removed from the board. Full story.
Gene & Georgetti picks Rosemont for first expansion
Chicago's oldest family-run steakhouse announced plans and the location for its first expansion: Rosemont. The yet-to-be named restaurant will go in at 9421 W. Higgins Road, which is the existing Rosewood restaurant and banquet hall. Rosewood is expected to close by early January upon the retirement of owner Jim Mandas. Full story.
New Kane panel leader not sold on Settler's Hill cross country track
The new chairman of Kane County's development committee says he plans to spend no further money on the idea of putting a cross country facility at the former Settler's Hill landfill - if projections show that it can't make money. Kurt Kojzarek says he's not sold on the current projections that came from a $200,000 engineering study. Full story.
Walgreens CEO announces his retirement
Walgreens announced yesterday that Greg Wasson, president and chief executive officer, informed the company's board of directors that he will retire shortly after the company completes its merger with health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots. Shareholders of the Deerfield-based company are scheduled to vote on Alliance Boots transaction Dec. 29. Full story.
Ex-DuPage state's attorney reflects on Topinka fondly
As a running mate to Judy Baar Topinka in the 2006 gubernatorial election, Joe Birkett said yesterday he enjoyed every minute of the experience, getting to know Topinka as a hardworking, straight-talking public servant. Topinka died early Wednesday morning. Full story.
Donors help all-girls robotics team at Elk Grove
Local businesses donated $1,000 to Elk Grove High School's all-female robotics team, helping them purchase materials to compete in a Northwest Suburban High School District 214-sponsored competition. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and 27 degrees to start the day. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 34 degrees this afternoon before returning to 27 degrees this evening. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work will cause restrictions on Route 134 in both directions between US Route 12 in Fox Lake and Route 120 in Grayslake. The construction is expected to last until May 15th. Full traffic.
Bulls rediscover defense
The Chicago Bulls beat the Nets last night 105-80 at the United Center. After a slow start to the first half, the Bulls trailed by 11 in the first quarter and tied it up 51-51 at the half. In the second half, the Nets scored just 39 points. Full story.