Dawn Patrol: Wheaton College removes Hastert's name; what is Rauner's next move?
Wheaton College removes Hastert's name
Wheaton College announced Sunday it is removing the name of former U.S. Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert from its Center for Economics, Government, and Public Policy named in his honor. The decision comes three days after Hastert, a Yorkville resident and 1964 graduate of the college, was indicted by federal authorities on charges alleging he lied to investigators and violated bank laws to hide payments he was making to keep secret allegations of misconduct dating back to his days as a high school teacher and wrestling coach. Full story.
With state finances 'completely uncertain,' what will Rauner do?
Despite the battles of the spring that left suburban day cares, parents of autistic children and even court reporters desperate for answers about what the state would fund, lawmakers left Springfield last night after Democrats sent Gov. Bruce Rauner a spending plan that is $3 billion short on cash. The first-term Republican governor has said little about what he plans to do next. Full story.
St. Charles firefighters rescue two
St. Charles firefighters rescued two residents from a burning apartment building late Saturday night. Firefighters responding at 11:43 p.m. to reports of a fire at 1742 Cumberland Drive were advised that one person was trapped on a balcony while another resident in a wheelchair was inside a bedroom. Full story.
Proposal to cap community college severances stalled
A proposal that would cap community college employee severance packages and limit contract lengths remains stalled in the Illinois House at least until lawmakers come back Thursday. The College of DuPage inspired-plan would restrict severance agreements to one year's pay and applicable benefits. Full story.
Fuel truck rolls over, bursts into flames
Illinois State Police are investigating why a fuel truck rolled over and burst into flames early Sunday morning while driving east on Interstate 90. The driver emerged unhurt from the crash. The single-vehicle crash occurred at 1:12 a.m. about 1½ miles west of the Cumberland Avenue exit. Full story.
Prison for Elgin man who eluded police through state park
A 34-year-old Elgin man who escaped authorities temporarily in June 2012 after a chase through a 3,400-acre state park is headed to prison. Eric M. Galarza, formerly of the 900 block of Elma Avenue, recently pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery and was sentenced to seven years in prison, according to Kane County court records. Full story.
Graduation season continues
Conant, Fremd, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove, Benet, Aurora Christian, Lake Zurich, Hersey, Kaneland, Prospect and Schaumburg held their commencement ceremonies on Sunday. For images of all the pomp and circumstance across the suburbs, visit dailyherald.com/graduations.
Weather
Brisk to start with temperatures of only 46 degrees. Temperatures are expected to climb to 62 degrees this afternoon, before falling back to 46 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction will cause restrictions on Route 176 from Gilmer Road in Mundelein to US 12 in Wauconda until Saturday, August 15th. Please seek alternate routes. Full story.
The Blackhawks' elite eight
The Blackhawks are going for a third Stanley Cup in six seasons, as close to a dynasty as you will see again as long as the NHL has a salary cap. A core of eight veteran players just keeps going and going. Read Barry Rozner's column here.
Maddon, Cubs believe they'll keep winning
The Cubs eked out a 2-1 win in 11 innings Sunday over Kansas City. Manager Joe Maddon keeps stressing the positive, saying his team can make a playoff run. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Danks goes the distance against Astros
John Danks earned his first shutout of the season to help the White Sox defeat the Houston Astros 6-0 on Sunday. It was Danks' third career shutout and first since August 2011. Full story.