Dawn Patrol: 2 Stanley Cup games on cable only; testimony in one-punch death
Why you can't watch some Stanley Cup games on broadcast TV
While Wednesday night's first game of the Stanley Cup Final will be seen on over-the-air broadcast TV, two of next week's games may prompt those without cable to clutch their radios, or scramble to their favorite local sports bar. Die-hard Blackhawks fans will manage to watch every second of hockey action no matter what, but casual fans who don't have cable will have to find some other way to pay attention. Why is that? Full story.
Prosecutor: 'Sucker punch' led to man's death in Palatine
Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Mike Gerber minced no words describing to jurors what authorities believe happened to Ryan Flannigan when an altercation outside a Palatine bar turned deadly. Michael Platt "took his fist and with full force as (Flannigan) was looking in another direction, slammed his fist into his left temple," Gerber said yesterday during opening statements in Platt's murder trial. Full story.
5-year-old Palatine boy struck by car dies
A 5-year-old Palatine boy struck by a car Monday afternoon died from his injuries yesterday, police said. The boy, identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office as Kobe Lewis, was hit about 4:15 p.m. while walking across Palatine Road east of its intersection with Winston Drive, according to police. Full story.
Rauner might close St. Charles, Warrenville youth prisons
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's preparing to close up to two youth prisons in Illinois, and the centers at Warrenville and St. Charles are among those "under review." Rauner's budget fight with lawmakers could extend deep into the summer, so the governor said he needed to start taking action now. Full story.
Traveling Vietnam Wall arrives in Hoffman Estates
Escorted by the Patriot Guard, the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall arrived at the Cabela's store in Hoffman Estates yesterday for what will be a five-day display beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday. The Wall That Heals, as it is known, is a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the military during the Vietnam War and bears the names of more than 58,000 who died. Full story.
Where should Illinois set DUI limits for marijuana?
Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon said the proposed 15-nanogram THC threshold for DUI-marijuana in a bill awaiting Gov. Rauner's signature is excessive compared to laws in other states, such as Colorado, where the limit is 2-7 nanograms. But one state senator involved in the proposal said the 15-nanogram limit compares to the current DUI-alcohol threshold. Full story.
Rauner dumps controversial Illiana Expressway project
Gov. Bruce Rauner has parked the Illiana Expressway amid the state's budget crisis. The controversial proposed toll road would have connected I-65 in Indiana with I-55 near Joliet. The project was a joint one with Indiana intended as a public-private partnership. Full story.
Barrington Village Center adds Starbucks, AT&T and Shakou Sushi
Work on the Barrington Village Center commercial development in downtown Barrington is nearly complete, and soon businesses including Starbucks, AT&T and Shakou Sushi, an upscale Japanese restaurant, will be given their keys to begin interior work. Full story.
New Morkes chocolate shop open in Huntley
A new gourmet chocolate shop in downtown Huntley is serving up an array of treats. Morkes The Chocolate Shop - a distributor of Morkes Chocolates of Palatine owned by Rhonda Morkes, third-generation operator of a family business started in 1920 - opened for business Monday. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and 53 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will climb to 75 degrees this afternoon, before falling back to 60 degrees overnight tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Route 59 between Park Place and Baytree drives in Bartlett until the end of June. Full story.
Fred Hoiberg is just charming - so what will he do for the Bulls?
There's no point trying to find fault with the Bulls' choice for their next head coach. Fred Hoiberg is likable and humble and has a great sense of humor. At yesterday's introductory news conference at the Advocate Center, Hoiberg introduced his four kids and his wife, Carol, who has been at his side since high school. Full story.
Rozner: Toews' leadership of Blackhawks legendary
Jonathan Toews does not love the big stage. You've heard dozens of times in the last week that he does, but it implies that he wants the glory, that he wants that stage. It implies ego and a hint of necessary selfishness. And that's a complete misunderstanding of who Toews is and what he does. Full story.