Dawn Patrol: How Geneva woman met others in plot; Walsh vs. Kirk?

Police: Geneva woman met conspirators in online forums

Lindsay Souvannarath grew up in a nice Geneva neighborhood, graduated from college last year with a double major in English and creative writing, and had a story published in the school's nationally known literary magazine. But police say the 23-year-old plotted to commit mass murder at a Canadian mall on Valentine's Day with men she befriended online. Full story.

Joe Walsh eyes challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk

Former one-term Republican congressman and conservative radio host Joe Walsh says he's seriously considering challenging U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk next year. Walsh said he's considering running because Kirk didn't work much for Republican Jim Oberweis' 2014 challenge of Durbin. Full story.

Elgin man accused of making threats with gun

An Elgin man will appear in bond court this morning on drugs and weapons charges after police say he threatened someone with a gun over a noise complaint. Paul Sandoval, 21, was arrested after the incident Sunday and charged with possession of a firearm by a street gang member, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Full story.

Suburban men accused of trying to board planes with guns

Two suburban men have been charged with attempting to take a handgun through security checkpoints, Chicago police say. The separate incidents took place at two different airports within the last week. Full story.

Fire damages Batavia garage

Batavia fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a fire that damaged a two-car detached garage yesterday afternoon. The blaze started just before 1:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of South Batavia Avenue and did about $30,000 in damage, officials said. Full story.

Glen Ellyn panel presses pause on suggested bag fee

A plan to require some Glen Ellyn retailers to charge customers a fee for disposable bags used at checkout has been delayed. Complaints from residents about the 5-cent per bag fee led the village's environmental commission to delay presenting it to the village board. Full story.

Weather

Chilly this morning with temperatures of only 12 degrees. Temperatures are expected to spike to 17 degrees this afternoon, then plummet to 1 degree overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Widening and resurfacing work will cause restrictions on Lake Street from Oak and Park avenues in Bartlett until May. Full traffic.

Blackhawks' Crawford back on his game

Blackhawks Goalie Corey Crawford is settling back in after an injury earlier in the season that threw off his play. Slowly but surely, though, the quickness, dexterity and form has returned. All of the attributes that make Crawford one of the best goalies in the league were on display during the Hawks' 2-1 shootout victory Sunday at the United Center when he stopped 36 of 37 shots. Full story.