Dawn Patrol: 'Generations at Risk' series starts today; High hopes for new Randhurst owners
Generations at Risk: Four-part series about the effects of poverty on education, starts today
What if the way we've been judging schools in Illinois for years is wrong? Every year when school report card data comes out, the top schools - or the schools with the highest test scores - are recognized. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Starting today, the Daily Herald, in collaboration with WBEZ, will debut a four-part series that offers a new way of looking at schools: through the lens of income.
Mt. Prospect has high hopes for new Randhurst Village owners
A New York-based real estate firm has purchased Randhurst Village shopping center in Mount Prospect, with plans to expand and further revitalize the center with additional retail, dining and entertainment venues. DLC Management Corporation announced Friday its acquisition of the 1-million-square-foot shopping center, which had been on put on the market in October by owner J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Terms of the sale were not made public. "We're going to be working very closely with the new owners as well to make sure that it continues to shine as an important part of our northern Mount Prospect economy," said Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek.
Wauconda man killed in crash on Fox River bridge
A 52-year-old Wauconda man was killed Saturday night in a one-vehicle rollover crash on the Route 176 bridge over the Fox River near Island Lake, officials said. Scott M. Madda was pronounced dead at the scene by responding fire and rescue workers, according to a statement from McHenry County Coroner Dr. Anne Majewski.
Firefighter injured at scene of Elgin mattress fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a mattress fire in the bedroom of a first-floor Elgin apartment that caused an estimated $2,000 in damages yesterday morning. No residents were injured, but a firefighter was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital for a leg injury, said Batallion Chief Bryan McMahon. He has since been released. While investigating the scene of the fire, "investigators were stumped" on what could've caused it, McMahon said.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 70 degrees to start the day. Highs will reach 87 degrees this afternoon before falling to 67 degrees tonight. Thunderstorms are possible in the evening. Full weather.
Traffic
Intersection work will cause lane restrictions in all directions at Bode and Barrington roads in Hoffman Estates until July. Full traffic.
Beckham delivers for White Sox as they win 3-2 in extras
One of the Chicago White Sox' few bright spots in April and May, Gordon Beckham eventually contracted the general malaise that infected the rest of the roster. Heading into Sunday's game against the Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field, Beckham had only 1 hit in his last 34 at-bats, dropping his average to .214. He was still playing quality defense, but Beckham made what looked to be a costly mental fielding mistake against Texas. Beckham redeemed himself by later starting a 5-2-1 double play that ended the top of the 11th. Then, in the bottom of the inning, Beckham homered to left field on the very first pitch, lifting the Sox to a 3-2 win. "Great day to come in and help the team win," Beckham said. "I feel like I haven't been doing that much lately, so that was a big pick-me-up for me, and it was a great win."
Chicago Cubs romp over Twins 8-0
Jake Arrieta pitched a four-hitter and Dexter Fowler hit a grand slam, leading the Cubs over the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Sunday. After walking a career-high six in his last start, Arrieta (6-6) didn't walk anyone and struck out seven for his second career shutout and first since last Sept. 16 against Cincinnati. Fowler's second career slam capped a six-run eighth inning. The shot brought the several thousand Cubs fans at sold-out Target Field to their feet for a prolonged standing ovation and a "Let's go Cubs!" chant.
Jordan Spieth wins U.S. Open
Jordan Spieth has won the U.S. Open after Dustin Johnson three-putted from 12 feet on the final hole at Chambers Bay with a chance to win the championship himself. Spieth rebounded from a disastrous double-bogey at the par-3 17th with a birdie on No. 18, then had to watch tensely as Johnson played the finishing hole. Full story.