Dawn Patrol: Blackhawks lose 5-2; four hurt when driver fleeing cops flips car
Blackhawks match Predators' pace until third period in 5-2 loss
The Blackhawks will need at least six games to move on to the second round as Nashville poured in 3 third-period goals in just two minutes, 27 seconds last night en route to a 5-2 victory. Full story.
Authorities: 4 hurt when driver fleeing Lombard police flips car
A vehicle fleeing police lost control in Lombard Thursday afternoon and flipped four times, injuring all four of its occupants, Lombard police said. Lombard police initially were called around 3:30 p.m. about a person trying to break into a car at Yorktown Center, Lombard Lt. John Lavery said. Full story.
'Regular person' Cardinal George takes final resting place in Des Plaines
Three hundred people or so gathered yesterday to lay Cardinal Francis George to rest at a Des Plaines cemetery. The burial service at All Saints Cemetery followed a funeral procession from Holy Name Cathedral and past St. Pascal Parish in Chicago, where George attended Mass as a boy and later was ordained a priest. Full story.
Gurnee police investigating worker's ride caught on dash cam
Dashboard-camera video showing a Gurnee auto dealership employee driving nearly 100 mph in a customer's vehicle has led to an investigation by village police. Police Cmdr. Brian Smith said Thursday that officers learned the name of the mechanic who was behind the wheel of the vehicle that was in for service earlier this week at Gurnee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram - and that the worker has declined to answer questions. Full story.
Former Daily Herald theater critic Tom Valeo succumbs to cancer
Tom Valeo was a man who wore many hats, both literally and metaphorically. Curious and calm. Patient and kind. And forever in search of the perfect cup of coffee. Valeo, 65, died Wednesday after a 14-month battle with esophageal cancer at his home in Florida. Full story.
State may disband group that receives DuPage fair funding
The Illinois Senate could vote in the next month to dissolve the agency that collects state money for the annual DuPage County Fair as a way to eliminate an unnecessary layer of government, lawmakers say. Full story.
Former Atlanta Braves co-owner dies in Barrington
A memorial service will be held next month for the former co-owner and president of the Atlanta Braves, who helped facilitate the 1976 sale of the team to Ted Turner. Daniel Donahue lived in Barrington for more than 60 years, even while serving as chief operating officer of the Braves. He died March 20, at the age of 91. Full story.
Gail Borden library branch coming to South Elgin
South Elgin is getting a library branch, officials announced yesterday. The estimated $1.4 million project by the Gail Borden Public Library District will come at no increased cost to taxpayers and was made possible by a donation by The Hoffer Foundation of South Elgin, officials said. Full story.
Weather
Clear and 39 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will climb to 56 degrees this afternoon, before clouds roll in and temperatures drop to 43 degrees overnight. Full weather.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Dundee Road between Prairie Lake Road and Algonquin Road from East Dundee to Barrington Hills until August. More traffic.
Bulls admit they were lucky to pull off double-OT win
After erasing the 18-point deficit, the Bulls squandered a 10-point lead in the final 2:50 of regulation. They had to expend unnecessary energy but finally came away with a 113-106 victory in double overtime at the Bradley Center. Full story.