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Dawn Patrol: Teen escapee caught; Blackhawks get even

Police capture teen who escaped St. Charles youth jail

A three-day manhunt for a teen who breeched security at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles ended peacefully Wednesday. Full story.

45 stolen guns still missing in Lake County

Authorities say a revenge plot against Zion police for the fatal shooting of a black teen by a white officer spawned the theft of 55 guns from a Beach Park gun shop. But only 10 of the guns have been recovered. Full story.

New tollway chief wants new route to O'Hare

New tollway board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom called for full access to O'Hare International Airport's western terminal, and he hinted at the need for a systemwide toll increase to pay for needed infrastructure projects. Full story.

Merchant charged with counterfeiting sports logos

Authorities said they found $549,000 in unlicensed Chicago Blackhawks and other professional sports teams merchandise in an Elk Grove retail shop. Now the Mount Prospect man who owns the shop faces five felony charges. Full story.

Meet the finalists in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent

Twenty competitors have been chosen for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, a summerlong competition that starts July 5 in Schaumburg. Learn more about the performers here.

Weather

Sunny and 64 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will only reach 69 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 68 overnight. Thunderstorms are possible this evening and overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Resurfacing work will cause restrictions on Rand Road between Lake-Cook and Ela roads from Lake Zurich to Kildeer until June 15th. Full story.

Blackhawks beat Lightning, even series at 2

Brandon Saad's third-period goal stood up, and the Blackhawks pulled off a 2-1 win Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Read John Dietz's take here.

Sox sweep Astros

Pitcher Jose Quintana is content with taking the ball every fifth day and doing his job. He got the win Wednesday night as the Sox beat the Astros 4-1 to sweep the series at U.S. Cellular Field. Read Scot Gregor's take here.

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