Dawn Patrol: Storm damages Arlington Heights; autopsy for Hoffman Estates man
Storm rakes Arlington Heights
Intense scattered storms could hang around through Wednesday after causing some damage last night. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Cook and DuPage counties until early this morning, and more periodic rain is expected today. Full story.
Autopsy scheduled today for missing Hoffman Estates man found in Chicago
An autopsy is scheduled for this morning on the body of a Hoffman Estates man who went missing under mysterious circumstances Saturday after attending the Chicago Air and Water Show with family. He was found yesterday in a road construction site at the circle interchange of Interstates 290 and 94, police said. Full story.
Power mostly restored in downtown Aurora
An electrical fire in an underground ComEd vault knocked out power to much of downtown Aurora for a few hours last night, officials said. No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze that started just after 6 p.m. at Downer and Stolp, said Dan Ferrelli, Aurora's public information officer. Full story.
Woman charged after 2 of 11 dogs left in hot van die
Bail was set at $60,000 yesterday for a Round Lake woman accused of leaving 11 neglected, caged dogs in a hot van at a Palatine auto supply store Sunday. Two of the dogs, an English bulldog and a French bulldog, have since died of heat stroke. Full story.
Calls from 'sheriff's office' are a scam, Lake County authorities warn
Police are warning Lake County residents about a telephone scam in which callers say they're from the Lake County sheriff's office. The calls appear on the caller ID as a telephone number used by the sheriff's office, making appear to be a valid, the sheriff's office said in a news release. Full story.
Naperville men accused of robbing pizza delivery driver
Two men police believed to have robbed a Naperville pizza delivery driver of money and two pizzas have been charged, Naperville police say. The robbery took place at 5:45 p.m. Friday on the 1600 block of Coach Drive. The suspects took the pizza and money and fled, police said. Full story.
Weather
Thunderstorms expected throughout the day with temperatures hovering at 83 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will be 69 degrees when heading out this morning, and dip to 72 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Euclid Avenue is closed in Arlington Heights until further notice between Rand Road and Waterman Avenue due to downed power lines. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.
Chicago White Sox cut ties with Bonifacio
Reserve outfielder and ace pinch hitter J.B. Shuck came off the disabled list Sunday after being sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Chicago White Sox had to move a player off the 25-man roster to clear a spot for Shuck, and the two obvious choices were rookie outfielder Trayce Thompson and veteran infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio. Full story.