Dawn Patrol: Audit cites COD chairwoman Hamilton; how to meet Blackhawks
COD audit: Kathy Hamilton violated ethics rules
College of DuPage Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton violated ethics rules by using her position to help candidates on the "Clean Slate" ballot win their seats on the board in the April election, according to an internal audit. The report states Hamilton broke the college's ethics rules several times during the campaign, but she calls the report "absurd." Full story.
ICYMI: Suburban fans experience the Blackhawks rally
The celebration of the Chicago Blackhawks' third Stanley Cup victory in six years began early, with suburban fans herding into Metra trains that ran at capacity. After bonding with fellow fans, they made their way home with some delays and full hearts. Full coverage of Thursday's parade and Soldier Field rally, including photos and video, here.
And now, meet some Blackhawks in person.
You can meet some Blackhawks in Vernon Hills starting today when they sign autographs in Vernon Hills over four days. But it'll cost you. Full story.
Man convicted of 2010 Mount Prospect murder gets additional 20 years
An Elk Grove Township man already serving a 26-year sentence for murder was sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill his co-defendant while both were being held at Cook County jail. Full story.
Woman denies setting boyfriend on fire
An Antioch Township woman pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges she tried to kill her boyfriend in May by setting him on fire at the home the couple shared. Deborah C. Roberts, 34, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery using a flammable substance. Full story.
One dead, one in critical condition after motorcycle crash
A 23-year-old Ingleside man died and a 20-year-old McHenry woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Wilson Road in unincorporated Grant Township Wednesday night. The Lake County sheriff's office said yesterday Nikolas D. Marcopoulos of Ingleside was driving a 2009 Buell motorcycle and Allison N. Morrison of McHenry was sitting behind him when the crash happened. Marcopoulos was pronounced dead at the scene. Full story.
Police say car knocked into Fox River in domestic situation
An Aurora man has been charged with domestic battery after knocking a car containing a female acquaintance into the Fox River Wednesday, North Aurora police said yesterday. Full story.
73-year-old Aurora man loses $80,000 in lottery scam
A 73-year-old Aurora man is homeless after losing around $80,000 in a fake lottery scam. According to a news release by the Better Business Bureau, Lee Williams, who is retired, received calls for years from scammers telling him he'd won millions of dollars in a foreign lottery. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and cooler with a high of 70 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will be about 56 degrees when you head out this morning, and be partly cloudy and 60 overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Roundabout construction continues at the intersection of Roberts & River roads near Lake Barrington will cause restrictions until later this month. Full traffic.
White Sox extend losing streak to 7 games
As the losses pile up on the Chicago White Sox, manager Robin Ventura is sure of one thing. "You can either come in, fight like (heck), scratch and claw, or curl up in a ball," Ventura said. "Nobody in there is going to curl up into a ball. They're all going to come out here and compete, and scratch and claw." The White Sox did scratch and claw Thursday night at U.S. Cellular Field, but they still lost to the Pirates 3-2. Full story.
Rain delay brings only bad news for Cubs
Rookie Giovanny Urshela's seventh-inning single drove in the go-ahead run as the Cleveland Indians beat the Cubs 4-3 last night. The game was delayed twice by rain for a total of 1 hour and 41 minutes. Full story.