Dawn Patrol: Hawks' comeback fails with OT loss; Bartlett High honors 'Choff'
Toews brings Hawks to tie with 2 goals, but comeback ends quickly in OT
Be kind to your sleep-deprived Blackhawks fan friends. Last night's game went into overtime again - but this time only for 45 seconds. The game looked about over with the Ducks up 4-2 in the third period, before Jonathan Toews tied it up with 2 goals in 83 seconds. The tension ended quickly in overtime, however, when the Ducks took advantage of a Hawks mistake. Full coverage.
Bartlett High teammates remember "Choff"
The "spirit rock" at Bartlett High School is where friends and relatives of former Hawks football player Kyle Kirchhoff gathered yesterday to remember him. "He was always, always all in," Kyle Zelinsky said of Kirchhoff, who died Friday in an accident at the Aragon Ballroom. Full story.
Restaurant apologizes after veteran questioned about service dog
Company representatives are apologizing after a military veteran with a service dog was treated improperly at a Houlihan's restaurant in Algonquin. "This is not something that our company tolerates," said Amy Fasholt-Fisher, vice president of operations for the Kansas City-based chain. "We are taking full responsibility, offering no excuses." Full story.
Suburbs' share of income taxes not cut in Democrats' state budget plan
Suburbs would not have their share of income taxes cut under Democrats' budget plan, which House Speaker Michael Madigan admitted yesterday the state doesn't have the money to pay for. Full story.
Alcohol a factor in death of canoeist who tried to retrieve cat, police say
Authorities said yesterday alcohol played a factor in the death of a man who left his canoe on Loon Lake near Antioch in an attempt to retrieve a cat that went overboard. Full story.
The real reason for the holiday
People throughout the suburbs paid tribute yesterday to residents killed in military service to this country, at Memorial Day rites and parades. The veterans who gave their lives were the priority. Gallery of images.
Weather
Some clouds with temperatures of 68 degrees this morning. It will reach 77 degrees this afternoon before dropping to 64 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work closes Riverside Drive North in both directions between Chicago Street and Highland Avenue in Elgin until Saturday, August 8th. Full story.
Ray McDonald off the Bears after arrest
Yet another arrest on domestic violence charges was enough for Chicago Bears honchos to fire defensive lineman Ray McDonald yesterday, well before he even played a single game for Chicago. Full story.