Dawn Patrol: Felipe Calderón one-on-one; bank at COD owes taxes
Q&A with Felipe Calderón on drug war, immigration, pizza
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderón sat down for an exclusive interview with the Daily Herald before giving his keynote speech yesterday at Judson University's fifth annual World Leaders Forum in Elgin. He talked about the war on drugs (an American phrase), immigration policy and, briefly, pizza. Full story.
Businesses at COD targeted for back property taxes
A bank at College of DuPage should have been paying property taxes for the past two years, says the Milton Township assessor, who is trying to determine if more businesses on the school's Glen Ellyn campus - including the controversial college-run restaurant and adjoining hotel - should be on the tax rolls. Full story.
COD board may ban reimbursement for alcohol
Months after a government watchdog group criticized College of DuPage administrators and board members for using taxpayers' money on meals and drinks for themselves at the school's Waterleaf restaurant, trustees are responding by drafting a policy that would prohibit reimbursements for alcohol. Full story.
Farnham sexually abused as child, his attorney says
As a child, former state Rep. Keith Farnham was sexually abused by an older boy and later sexually assaulted at age 13, his attorney said yesterday in arguing that Farnham be sentenced to no more than five years on child pornography charges. Full story.
Being a good cop is in the genes for Arlington Hts. Officer of the Year
Doug Glanz says he got the genes to be a good police officer from his father, who spent 36 years on the force in Evanston. "There's nothing else I'd rather do. A lot of the way I police is because of him," Glanz said yesterday after the Arlington Heights Police Department named him its L.W. Calderwood Officer of the Year. "It's in my blood." Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 41 degrees to start the day. Temperatures are expected to reach 59 degrees this afternoon before falling to 39 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Roundabout construction continues at the intersection of Roberts and River roads in Lake Barrington. The construction will cause delays and restrictions until June. Full story.
'Five tool' Ferrell plays, coaches at spring training
Telling everyone "I'm a five-tool guy," Will Ferrell was off on his barnstorming tour yesterday through five Arizona spring training games, including the Cubs and White Sox. Wearing No. 19 for every team, the star of "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Elf" pinch hit, rather unsuccessfully, for the Cubs and spent a little time as their third base coach, holding up signs, one of which said, "Remember These Games Don't Count." Full story.
Richards' 900th point lifts Blackhawks over Coyotes 2-1
Brad Richards scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 7:11 left in the third period to give the Blackhawks a 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes last night. It was the 900th NHL point for Richards, who entered in ninth place among active players. Full story.
Safety Parker on Bears' radar
Just because the Bears signed veteran safety Antrel Rolle late Wednesday night doesn't mean they won't also try to get a deal done with former Chiefs safety Ron Parker, who visited Halas Hall yesterday. Last year the Bears signed four free agent safeties - Ryan Mundy, Danny McCray, M.D. Jennings and Adrian Wilson - though only Mundy and McCray made it to the season opener. Full story.
Michael Jordan's early pro game-worn shoes up for auction
An auction company says it has Michael Jordan's earliest known pair of game-worn shoes from his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls. SCP Auctions expects to get $50,000 or more when it auctions off the shoes beginning April 8. Full story.