Dawn Patrol: State government shut down, or is it? Saad leaving Hawks
1-month budget fix debated as state government shutdown begins
Illinois technically has no means to pay its bills beginning this morning, but legislative Democrats are pushing a one-month plan that would at least cover medical costs for the poor, send funds to caretakers for the disabled and feed prison inmates. But that proposal is far from a sure thing as lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner continue to battle over an incomplete budget. How long the war will last is anyone's guess. Full story.
Police: Fleeing driver caused 2nd crash that sent 5 to hospital
Five people were hospitalized yesterday morning in Deer Park when a driver who was attempting to flee from another accident hit a car in oncoming traffic, officials said. Full story.
Volo woman charged in 3 bank robberies
A Volo woman was indicted in federal court yesterday and charged in connection with three robberies or attempted robberies at Chase banks in northern Illinois earlier this year, including one in Grayslake. Full story.
Police, FBI investigating Mount Prospect bank robbery
Mount Prospect police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery at First Merit Bank. The First Merit Bank branch, 2100 S. Elmhurst Road, was robbed just after noon Monday, police said, by a man who entered the bank, approached a teller window and grabbed an undisclosed amount of money while the teller was counting money. Full story.
Arlington Park plans bigger fireworks show
Arlington Park will light up the sky with fireworks on July 4 in a display that will spread so far across the infield officials are enforcing crowd control measures to ensure safety. "The fireworks will be moving across a wider fall zone, with higher altitude and a broader range," Arlington Park Manager Tony Petrillo said yesterday. Full story.
Weather
Partly sunny and 56 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 66 degrees this afternoon, then will dip to 60 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Road widening and reconstruction will cause restrictions on Route 25 North in South Elgin from Stearns Road to Dunham Road until the end of August. Full traffic.
Blackhawks trade star forward Saad to Blue Jackets
In a stunning move, Blackhawks manager Stan Bowman traded burgeoning star forward Brandon Saad to the Columbus Blue Jackets yesterday afternoon in a seven-player trade that wasn't foreseen by anybody outside either team. Saad, 22, was sent to Columbus along with forward prospect Alex Broadhurst, a Chicago-area native, and defense prospect Michael Paliotta, who signed with the Hawks this past season after completing his college eligibility at the University of Vermont. Full story.
Rozner: Chicago Blackhawks, Saad feel salary-cap pain again.
A very happy and sweaty Brandon Saad stood on the ice after the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup two weeks ago and talked about never wanting to leave. "For me, it's all about winning and I don't want to be anywhere else but here," Saad said as his teammates danced about the ice with family and friends, taking pictures and swapping hugs. "That will all work itself out. I'm confident." Full story.
Hendricks, 3 relievers shut down Mets in Cubs' 1-0 win
Kyle Hendricks outpitched Jonathon Niese in a matchup of feeble offenses, and Matt Szczur provided the one big hit last night as the Cubs snapped a five-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets. Full story.