Dawn Patrol: Cop shoots brother-in-law, police say; cold sticking around
Officials: Off-duty Rosemont cop shoots, kills brother-in-law
An off-duty Rosemont police officer shot and killed his brother-in-law following a domestic dispute Wednesday afternoon in Rosemont, officials said. The shooting took place just before noon near Lange Park near the intersection of Scott Street and Granville Avenue. Joseph Caffarello, 31, of Rosemont was pronounced dead a short time later. Full story.
Many schools still closed due to cold
After wind chills of negative 30 last night, many schools remained closed today. Highs could reach 14 degrees today, but the warm-up could bring wind and possibly an inch or two of snow, the heaviest of which is expected during the evening's commute. Full story.
Medical examiner testifies in murder case
An Antioch woman died almost instantly after a blow to the head lacerated an artery in her skull, a medical examiner testified yesterday during the trial of her longtime boyfriend. Michael Shane Axtell is on trial in a Lake County courtroom this week on charges that he killed Tammy Stone during an argument. Full story.
Jenner, Cannon to appear in Rosemont
Kylie Jenner and TV host/comedian Nick Cannon will appear Friday at the Sugar Factory, the new candy and celebrity-focused restaurant and store in the MB Financial Park entertainment district. The 9,000-square-foot restaurant, retail store and ice cream and candy shop opened in November. Full story.
Casino official backtracks on video gambling at wife's restaurant
Grand Victoria Casino's general manager and his wife say they've decided not to install gambling machines in his wife's new restaurant in South Elgin following negative feedback. Wok n' Hot is an Asian fusion restaurant slated to open in mid-March. Full story.
Blaze damages Naperville house
A fire in Naperville Wednesday afternoon left a family's home uninhabitable, but no one was injured. Full story.
Lawmakers question Metra
State lawmakers put the spotlight on Metra Wednesday over missing a deadline to accept contactless credit cards at pay stations and implement a universal fare card. Full story.
Weather
It will be exceptionally cold today. Temperatures are at -8 degrees this morning, with wind chills making it feel -25 degrees. Temperatures are expected to climb to 14 degrees this afternoon, then dip back to 1 degree above zero this evening. Full story.
Traffic
Roundabout construction at the intersection of Roberts and River roads in Lake Barrington will cause restrictions until June. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.
Bulls lose big
The Bulls shot poorly from start to finish and were trounced by the Utah Jazz 97-77 last night at the United Center. Click here to read Mike McGraw's take on the Bulls' worst loss of the season.
Ohio State is unworthy
Sorry, Buckeyes fans, but Mike Imrem says Ohio State doesn't deserve to be in the national title game. Click here to read his reasons.