Dawn Patrol: Mansion fire still under investigation; Bulls take on Bucks tonight in Game 2
Cause of Barrington Hills fire remains under investigation
Barrington Countryside fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a fire Saturday that gutted a Barrington Hills mansion. Firefighters returned to the scene early Sunday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after the fire started, to prevent remaining embers from reigniting, as well as to give further assistance to the home's occupants. Full story.
Take the 3-D challenge against distracted driving
The suburban-based Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the "One Text or Call Could Wreck It All" campaign against distracted driving. AAIM wants drivers to take the 3-D pledge: "I pledge not to drive Dangerously: I pledge not to text and Drive; and I Decide not to drink and drive." Full story.
Elgin police await autopsy
Elgin police are awaiting results from an autopsy of a 20-year-old man found shot to death early Saturday morning. The Kane County coroner's office will determine after today's autopsy whether the death of Daniel Figueroa was a homicide, police said. Full story.
Garage fire spreads to Aurora home
An Aurora family lost their garage and some of their home's roof to fire Sunday afternoon. Battalion Chief Don Jackley said the fire is believed to have started at around 1 p.m. in the attached garage on the house on the corner of Parker Avenue and Hinman Street before spreading to the roof and attic. Full story.
Lambert, Bryan big winners at ACM awards.
Miranda Lambert was on a red-hot winning streak Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards - and she even rocked a red-hot bustier and disheveled hair when she performed "Little Red Wagon." Show co-host Luke Bryan won the coveted entertainer of the year award. Check out a photo gallery from the 50th annual awards here.
Weather
Cloudy skies and only 52 degrees this afternoon. It is about 50 degrees right now across the area, but will dip to 38 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction will cause restrictions on Dundee Road from Prairie Lake and Algonquin roads between East Dundee and Barrington Hills through Aug. 20. Full story.
Bulls vs. Bucks in Game 2 tonight
The Bulls can expect Milwaukee to ratchet up its defense tonight at the United Center in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Bucks ranked fifth in the NBA in opponents' field-goal percentage this season, one place behind the Bulls. Read Mike McGraw's preview here.
Rodon in big leagues today
Not long after a 9-1 loss Sunday at Detroit, the White Sox called up Carlos Rodon from Class AAA Charlotte. He'll be at U.S. Cellular Field today. Following the same path as current ace Chris Sale and former workhorse starter Mark Buehrle, Rodon is expected to pitch out of the bullpen when he joins the team. Full story.