Dawn Patrol: Hawks win thriller; Lake County leader does a dirty job
Lake County's Lawlor gets dirty
Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor put on a water-resistant jumpsuit, a safety helmet and thigh-high boots yesterday to help clean solid waste out of a basin at a water treatment plant in Vernon Hills. The work will be televised as part of a new program that goes behind the scenes of some of Lake County government's dirtiest jobs. Full story.
Gino's East to share Millrose Restaurant
The Rosewood Room and lounge area on the Millrose Restaurant Banquets and Country Store property in South Barrington will become Gino's East in mid-January. It will exist among six relocated barns that make up the landmark establishment at 45 S. Barrington Road. Full story.
Toxicology results likely next week for Hawks staffer Reif
The toxicology results for Chicago Blackhawks assistant equipment manager Clint Reif should be ready early next week, officials said. Reif was found unresponsive in his Lombard home Dec. 21. He was 34. Full story.
Blaze damages home near Elgin
A fire that left a two-story home in an unincorporated area near Elgin uninhabitable Monday afternoon remains under investigation, fire officials say. The Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District responded to the fire just after 4 p.m. at 41W716 Russell Road. Full story.
Man accused of sexually abusing minor in Naperville
An Oswego man has been charged with patronizing an underage prostitute, according to documents filed with the Will County circuit clerk's office. An arrest warrant was issued for Ray Saleh, 51, of Oswego after charges were filed in Naperville. Full story.
Aurora man charged with theft from churches
An Aurora man was charged with stealing from two different churches after police say he sold stolen metal pieces to a nearby scrapyard. While investigating that theft, police connected Terry Ayala to the theft of money and an ATM card from another church, authorities said. Full story.
Fire breaks out at Wendy's in Vernon Hills
An electrical fire closed the Wendy's Monday afternoon in Vernon Hills, officials said. Firefighters were called to the fast-food restaurant about 2:30 p.m. and arrived to find smoke inside the eatery on the 200 block of Townline Road, officials said in a news release. Full story.
Traffic
There is light traffic heading into Chicago on all the expressways this morning. In the suburbs, the roads are delay-free. Full story.
Weather
The sun will be out today, but it will be breezy and bitterly cold with highs around 19 degrees. When you walk out the door this morning, it will be about 14 degrees with the wind chill hovering around -2 degrees. Full story.
Imrem: Virginia a chip off Papa Bear's block
Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey reminded fans of her father as her son described her feelings about the 2014 season during yesterday's news conference after the firing of general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman. Full story.
Hawks come back to win
Bryan Bickell knocked in the game-tying goal with just 1:13 remaining in regulation and Jonathan Toews scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Hawks a thrilling 5-4 victory last night over Nashville. Full story.