Dawn Patrol: Rauner speaks in Lombard; bed frame saves couple
Rauner dismisses ‘anti-union' criticism in Lombard
Gov. Bruce Rauner yesterday shot back at critics who've characterized him as being “anti-union.” Full story.
Bed frame saves couple after car crashes into S. Elgin home
A refrigerator, wooden dresser and sturdy bed frame were all that separated Carlo Panzarino and his wife, Mary Ann, from the two tons of speeding metal that came crashing into their home early yesterday morning, but it was just enough. Full story.
Pure science = pure fun at Fermilab open house
Fermilab proved yesterday that pure science could be pure fun at its annual Family Open House that drew thousands to Wilson Hall on the Batavia campus. Full story.
Aurora men charged in shooting, standoff
A pair of Aurora men are scheduled to appear in court today on charges stemming from a Friday shooting in neighboring Montgomery that left a man with wounds to both legs. Full story.
Hampshire woman injured in fire remains in critical condition
A Hampshire woman who suffered serious injuries Friday when fire broke out in her apartment remained in critical condition yesterday at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, hospital officials said. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 24 degrees to start this morning, with some a.m. flurries possible. Temperatures are expected to climb to 27 degrees this afternoon, then dip back to 16 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work will cause construction zone delays on Rand Road between Lake-Cook and Ela roads until June 15th. Full story.
Sam Smith, Beck take top prizes at Grammys
Sam Smith was the king of the Grammys, taking home three of the top four awards, including song and record of the year for “Stay With Me,” and best new artist, while Beck won album of the year. Full story.
Gasol's late dunk lifts Bulls to 98-97 victory over Magic
The Bulls took advantage of some Magic mistakes and finished yesterday's game on a 7-0 run. Pau Gasol's tip-in with 9.4 seconds left gave the Bulls an unlikely 98-97 victory at the Amway Center. Full story.
Blackhawks score four, beat Blues
Marian Hossa's power-play goal broke a third-period tie and he clinched it with an empty-netter for the Blackhawks in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues yesterday. Full story.