Dawn Patrol: Glendale Heights man charged in stabbings; motorcyclist hurt in Elgin
Glendale Heights man charged in stabbing death
An 18-year-old Glendale Heights man with a violent criminal history has been charged in the stabbings at a graduation party near Glen Ellyn Saturday that left one man dead.
Bail was set yesterday for Alberto Jimenez at $3 million. Full story.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Elgin crash
One person was seriously injured last night when an SUV and a motorcycle crashed in Elgin, police said. A motorcycle traveling south on State Street and an SUV traveling north crashed near Wing Street about 7:15 p.m., Lt. Sean Rafferty said. Full story.
Top 2 COD finance officials on leave after $2.2 million lost
The two top financial department administrators at College of DuPage were placed on administrative leave yesterday after the release of an internal audit that found the college lost $2.2 million in a risky investment fund, school officials said. Full story.
Custodian accused of taking inappropriate videos of teachers
A Lake Villa District 41 custodian has been accused of using a cellphone to record videos of teachers in an inappropriate manner. Olive Martin Elementary school officials called Lake Villa police to the school Monday after a female employee told administrators that she witnessed the custodian recording her from an inappropriate angle, officials said. Full story.
Two Palatine residents struck by car remain hospitalized
Two Palatine residents remain hospitalized after being struck by a car Monday night. The crashed happened at North Smith Street at its intersection with West Brandon Court. A 52-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man had serious but not life-threatening injuries. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and 70 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 86 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 64 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work closes Riverside Drive North in Elgin between Chicago Street and Highland Avenue until Saturday, August 8th. Full traffic.
Soriano signed to boost Chicago Cubs' bullpen
In an effort to bolster their bullpen in the long run, the Cubs yesterday signed veteran reliever Rafael Soriano to a minor league deal. The 35-year-old Soriano gets a prorated share of $4.1 million in salary plus possible incentive bonuses. Full story.
Blackhawks have reasons to be confident
Panic is setting in across Blackhawks Nation, but the Daily Herald's John Dietz predicts the team will play one of their best games tonight on their home ice at the United Center. Down 2-1 in the series, there's plenty of reasons for optimism, players and sports writers agree. Full story.