Dawn Patrol: Rosemont cop won't face charges; patrols in Busse Woods
No charges in fatal Rosemont cop shooting of brother-in-law
Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against an off-duty Rosemont police officer who shot and killed his brother-in-law in January in what police called a domestic dispute. The decision comes after a three-month investigation by the Illinois State Police. Full story.
Police add patrols after Busse Woods attack
Cook County authorities have ramped up police patrols in response to an attempted sexual assault in Busse Woods forest preserve near Elk Grove Village. A 31-year-old woman jogging by herself fended off a man who she told police attempted to sexually assault her about 6:40 p.m. Sunday near Grove No. 4, Cook County Sherriff's police said. Full story.
Chicago raid for catalytic converter thefts connected to Schaumburg
A raid took place yesterday afternoon in Chicago in connection with the theft of hundreds of catalytic converters from Schaumburg and throughout the Chicago area, police said. Since 2013, Schaumburg has experienced about 100 thefts of catalytic converters, Lt. Shawn Green said. Full story.
Police: Elgin man swallowed heroin during arrest
An Elgin man is expected in bond court this morning on numerous drug charges after police say he swallowed a bag of heroin to destroy evidence as police searched his home. Angelo Hopson, 32, of the 800 block of Seminole Drive, was arrested after a four-month investigation in which Hopson delivered heroin to undercover officers. Full story.
Schaumburg man acquitted for accidental child porn
A Schaumburg man who was downloading large World War II documents had no idea child porn had gotten mixed in with his downloads until they were on his computer. Forensic evidence sided with the history buff and a judge agreed yesterday, acquitting him of child pornography charges. Full story.
Elgin residents accuse councilwoman of violating the election law
Councilwoman Rose Martinez didn't report campaign contributions of $1,000 or more to the Illinois State Board of Elections within the mandatory five days, two Elgin residents allege. Martinez, who was appointed to her seat in May, is among 11 candidates vying for four open seats on the Elgin City Council in Tuesday's election. Full story.
7 arrested in Aurora sex sting, 2 for seeking sex with minors
Authorities have arrested seven people in a prostitution sting, including two more in an online operation in which people answer ads to have sex with underage girls and are promptly arrested by police when they arrive at an Aurora hotel. Full story.
West Chicago man gets 10 years for abusing girl in his care
A West Chicago man found guilty of sexually abusing a girl in his care for four years was sentenced to 10 years, officials said Wednesday. Nicacio Jaimes-Moreno, 52, pleaded guilty in October 2014 to one count of knowingly transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 57 degrees this morning. The rain moves in this afternoon when temperatures climb to 62 degrees. Partly cloudy and cooler with temperatures of only 44 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection work will cause restrictions at Bode and Barrington roads in Hoffman Estates until July.
Bulls' loss to the Bucks a painful one
Milwaukee grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, led the second-chance points 23-10, and beat the Bulls 95-91. The loss ended the Bulls' six-game winning streak against the Bucks and a nine-game streak at the Bradley Center. Before this game, Milwaukee had lost 12 of its last 16 overall. Full story.