Dawn Patrol: California Chrome out of Arlington Million; Brookfield Zoo stingrays die
California Chrome out of Arlington Million
According to numerous sources, 2014 Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year California Chrome is out of this summer's Arlington Million race at Arlington International Racecourse. The Daily Racing Form reported yesterday that trainer Art Sherman said California Chrome is unlikely to race again in 2015 after being diagnosed with a bruised cannon bone. Full story.
54 stingrays die at Brookfield Zoo
Officials say all 54 stingrays in a popular exhibit at Brookfield Zoo died because the oxygen levels in their tank dropped too low. Full story.
Aurora police shoot at armed men, no one hit
An Aurora police officer fired on two suspects who authorities say pointed handguns at the officer and a partner Saturday night. No one was injured in the officer-involved shooting, which occurred about 7:20 p.m. Saturday and ended with four people in custody. Full story.
Fox Lake food, drink tax giving businesses indigestion
Fox Lake officials estimate the village stands to lose $500,000 to $800,000 in state revenue when legislators finally figure out a solution to the state budget crisis. So, rather than waiting to cut budgets, personnel and programs to make ends meet, village officials decided in April to recoup some of the losses with a 1.5-percent "places for eating" tax on food and drinks served in local restaurants and taverns. However, some business owners in the village say they are the ones taking the hit. Full story.
Summer school grows in popularity at Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is seeing a steady increase in its summer school population. Officials say the reasons for the increase are varied, ranging from students who attend four-year schools trying to get a head start on the fall semester or playing catch up with work needed for their degree, to people switching careers using the college's summer offerings to gain certifications, primarily in the health care field. Full story.
Man injured in rollover crash in Itasca
One man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on a ramp in Itasca yesterday, police said. An SUV rolled over on the ramp from westbound I-290 to Thorndale Avenue at 3:17 p.m., said Master Sgt. Amy Pelletier, of the Illinois State Police. The ramp was shut down after the accident. Full story.
Probation for two in Carpentersville party fight
A pair of Carpentersville men were sentenced to a year of probation each after pleading guilty to charges alleging they jumped another man outside a party in July 2014. Daniel Mora, 24, and Jose A. Mora-Aguilar, 27, both of the 200 block of Enesenda Circle, admitted to aggravated battery, a felony, just before their bench trial before Judge John Barsanti was about to begin last week, according to Kane County court records. Full story.
Weather
A severe thunderstorm warning is issued for Cook, Dupage, Kane and McHenry counties as volatile weather is coming in. Cloudy and 72 to start the morning, temperatures will climb to 86 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 72 degrees tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
Work on the Elgin-O'Hare extension project has closed Lively Blvd. in Wood Dale between Thorndale Avenue and Richert Road until sometime in 2015. Full traffic.
Arrieta does it all for Cubs
Right-hander Jake Arrieta turned in another strong pitching performance yesterday, and he also hit his first major-league home run as the Cubs beat the White Sox 3-1 before 41,688 fans at Wrigley Field. Read Cubs beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Sox at the break? It could be worse
The reality is the White Sox pulled into the all-star break yesterday with a 41-45 record, tying them with the Cleveland Indians for last place in the AL Central. The perception in the Sox' cramped postgame clubhouse following a 3-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field? Things aren't nearly as bad as they seem - or nearly as bad as they were. Read Sox beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.
Jordan Spieth ready for third leg of potential Grand Slam
Bring on the British Open. Jordan Spieth is more than ready to claim the third leg of what could be the first modern-day golf Grand Slam. The 21-year-old Masters and U.S. Open champion won the John Deere Classic for the second time without his best stuff yesterday, then boarded a jet with a batch of other players for this week's third major championship of the year at storied St. Andrews in Scotland. Full story.