Dawn Patrol: Get Hawks rally tickets today; Alderman guilty of trespassing
Tickets to Blackhawks rally go on sale at noon today
Yes, the Blackhawks will have a parade - on Thursday, not Friday as many would prefer. And they'll have a rally - at Soldier Field because Grant Field is too soggy from Monday's rain. That means you'll need tickets to go to the rally. Here's advice on going to the parade and how to get tickets to the rally.
6 reasons the Blackhawks won in 6 games
The city of Chicago just witnessed a third Stanley Cup being hoisted by its seemingly invincible and supremely talented Blackhawks for the third time in six seasons, so it's perfectly OK to celebrate all week long, John Dietz writes. But first, let's look back at those six games in the Final. Full column here.
And more on the Blackhawks
Tracking the Cup: Stanley, Blackhawks storm Wrigley Field
Imrem: Wirtz, McDonough set standards high for Blackhawks
Verdi: A splashy celebration for the champs
Politics momentarily stops for Blackhawks talk
Des Plaines alderman Sayad found guilty of trespassing
Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad was found guilty yesterday of misdemeanor criminal trespassing for walking into a resident's home unannounced last February. The city's 4th Ward alderman was sentenced to 18 months of court supervision, fined $500 and ordered to pay $869 in court costs and fees. Full story.
Rafter rescued from tree in DuPage River in Naperville
A 19-year-old man who was rafting down the swollen DuPage River with two other teenagers yesterday got stuck in a tree in Naperville but was rescued without injury, authorities said. The three teens were in an inflatable raft without life jackets when the raft capsized just east of the covered bridge near the Riverwalk Eatery. Full story with video.
Identity of witnesses in Hastert case to stay secret
The identities of potential witnesses in the case against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert - including so-called Individual A - will be kept secret, a U.S. District judge ruled. Judge Thomas M. Durkin granted prosecutors' motion not to disclose the identity of the witnesses or other sensitive information related to the case, court records show. Full story.
Transit agencies fear possible cuts from budget impasse
Transit agencies are nervous as the collateral damage from a feud between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat leaders involves cuts to Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority. Suspension of the reduced-fare subsidy would amount to between $17.5 million and $25 million, RTA spokeswoman Susan Massel said. "We are troubled by the governor's decision to suspend state payments used to fund these mandated programs," Massel said. Full story.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck Tuesday morning crossing Route 31. Crystal Lake police said the pedestrian was hit as he crossed Route 31 just north of the intersection with Route 176 at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 59 degrees to start this morning. A shower moves in this afternoon when temperatures reach 77 degrees, before becoming cloudy and humid this evening. Temperatures around 65 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Route 176 between Gilmer Road in Mundelein and US Route 12 in Wauconda until August 15. Full traffic.
Pirates shut out White Sox again
Charlie Morton pitched seven innings to remain unbeaten since returning from hip surgery and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the White Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. The Pirates have thrown three straight shutouts and five overall during their six-game run, a stretch in which their starters have allowed all of one earned run. Full story.
Maddon, Chicago Cubs enjoy welcoming champs to Wrigley
For the third time in six years, a championship team graced Wrigley Field. The Cubs hope they will be that team before too long. But they were more than happy Tuesday to watch the Chicago Blackhawks parade around the ballpark with the Stanley Cup. Full story by Bruce Miles.