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Dawn Patrol: Bulls to announce new coach today; services set for Aurora Marine

Hoiberg to become Bulls head coach

The Bulls will introduce Fred Hoiberg, 42, as their next coach at 2 p.m. today at the Advocate Center. A former Bull himself, Hoiberg will step down as the head coach at Iowa State University to take the position. Full story.

Services set for Aurora Marine killed in Nepal

Services have been set for the Aurora Marine who died while helping with relief efforts in Nepal. A visitation and funeral will take place Wednesday for Marine Cpl. Sara A. Medina, 23, a Marine combat photographer, who died May 12 in a helicopter crash. Full story.

5-year-old Palatine boy struck by car

A 5-year-old Palatine boy was struck by a car Monday afternoon and seriously injured, police said. The crash happened at 4:15 p.m. on Palatine Road east of the intersection of Winston Drive. Full story.

Aurora woman found dead in Montgomery

An Aurora woman was found dead in a Sonic bathroom in Montgomery, and police said Monday they're continuing to investigate the death. Ashley K. McFarland, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Full story.

Batavia man finds trouble on 'Bachelorette'

A Batavia man competing for the heart of "The Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe may see his chances "going down in flames" after Monday night's episode and the controversy surrounding his relationship with another male contestant. Full story.

Candle starts house fire in Elgin

A candle that fell over into a pile of clothes started a fire that damaged an Elgin house yesterday afternoon. Nobody was injured in the blaze, which left the home uninhabitable. Full story.

Insanity defense prevails in screwdriver attack

A Rosemont woman who attacked two small children with a screwdriver in a Hoffman Estates home was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Jessica M. Zander, 26, next appears in court July 14. Full story.

Weather

Sunny but only 43 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will reach 69 degrees by the end of the day, before falling back to 52 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

The ongoing I-90 widening and reconstruction project closes McCornack Road North from Route 72 to Big Timber Road between Gilbert and Elgin until the end of the year. Full story.

Rozner's Stanley Cup prediction

Barry Rozner breaks down the matchups in the Chicago-Tampa Bay series and comes to this conclusion: The Blakchawks will win in six games. Read his full column here.

Hammel strikes out 11 as Cubs beat Marlins

Jason Hammel had a career-high 11 strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings Monday night to help the Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-1. He threw 117 pitches, his highest total since 2009. Full story.

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