Dawn Patrol: $2,000 bongs targeted; an idea to honor Minoso, Banks
Police: St. Charles robbers targeted $2,000 bongs
Two men accused of an armed robbery at a St. Charles tobacco shop earlier this year made off with two marijuana water pipes, each with a price tag of $2,000, according to Kane County court records and a search warrant. Full story.
Bids come in for Maine West gym addition
Maine Township High School District 207 officials have received six bids from contractors for a proposed $10 million expansion of the gymnasium at Maine West in Des Plaines. A vote to approve a contract could come as early as Monday night's school board meeting, but it's likely approval will be delayed since district officials say they are still reviewing the bids. The addition will double the size of Maine West's spectator gym, which was constructed in the 1960s. Full story.
Hundreds take icy plunge in Palatine
Hundreds braved the chilly lake Sunday for the The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois North Suburban Cook/Area 18, which serves athletes with intellectual disabilities in north Cook County. Dan Conley, director of technology and online resources for Special Olympics Illinois, said 350 registered for the plunge this year, 50 more than the 2014 plunge. With that many participants, he said, the event should hit its $120,000 fundraising goal. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 15 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures are expected to climb to 29 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 21 degrees overnight. Some snow possible late. Full weather,
Traffic
Bridge and interchange work reduces Roselle Road to two lanes in each direction over the Jane Addams Tollway in Schaumburg. Work is expected to finish sometime in 2016. Full traffic.
Miles: Let's rename Crosstown Cup for Ernie and Minnie
Cubs beat writer Bruce Miles writes that the most popular players in Cubs and White Sox history should be honored by having the Crosstown Cup named after them. Full column.
Sharp, Hawks deny any team turmoil
The TV cameras were about to shut down and Brent Seabrook nearly headed off to continue his day after the Blackhawks' practice Sunday at Johnny's IceHouse West. Instead, he stopped in his tracks. He turned to reporters and proceeded to attack persistent Internet rumors about the Blackhawks' locker room being in turmoil. Full story.
Now Butler injured as cold Bulls lose to Clippers
The Bulls added another name to the injury list. Leading scorer Jimmy Butler left the game early in the third quarter with a sprained left elbow and did not return. Butler got crunched by a pick set by burly center DeAndre Jordan. Full story.