Dawn Patrol: Lindenhurst crash probe continues; Cubs end August with a loss
Investigation continues into Lindenhurst crash
Lindenhurst police say they're still trying to find out who was responsible for a two-vehicle accident that killed Chris Winiewicz and his 15-year-old daughter, Haylie, of Lindenhurst. The results of toxicology tests are pending, Lake County Deputy Coroner Orlando Portillo said. Ashley Winiewicz, 16, was driving the family's Kia when it collided with a Nissan pickup truck, police said. She survived. Full story.
Durbin, Schakowsky help celebrate Levee 37:
Federal, state and municipal officials came together to mark the successful completion of the $36 million Levee 37 to help control Des Plaines River flooding in Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. All but approximately $100,000 of the project's funding came from federal sources. Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky kicked off the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Full story.
Green Oaks woman reported missing:
A Green Oaks woman suffering from Alzheimer's was reported missing and endangered, police said. Mitsuko "Mikko" Washinushi, 77, was last seen by family members Monday morning in her home on the 1800 block of White Fence Lane, Green Oaks police said. An individual matching her description was last seen about 2 p.m. walking in the area of North River Road and Guerin Road outside Libertyville. Full story.
Barrington Road ramp to close:
The Illinois Tollway will close the southbound Barrington Road ramp to eastbound I-90 from Sept. 8 through October. The reconstruction, necessary to rebuild the ramp, will wrap up in 2016. The tollway is widening the Jane Addams between Elgin and the Tri-State Tollway. Full story.
Stanley Cup in Elgin:
Lord Stanley's Cup made an appearance at the Elgin Country Club for an exclusive viewing by members and guests Monday. The event was part two of the club's golf outing held last week to raise money for the family of Clint Reif, the Chicago Blackhawks' assistant equipment manager who died last year. Full story.
Concerns about home run derby at Lake Zurich High:
Lake Zurich Unit District 95 board members say they aren't thrilled with the possibility of frequent home runs sailing out of the refurbished softball field. Board members contend the current distance of 185 feet from home plate to the outfield fence in left, center and right fields at Lake Zurich High School is too short. Full story.
Weather
Hot and humid with a high of 87 degrees today. It will be 71 degrees as you head out he door, then dip to 73 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Arlington Heights Road in both directions between Lake-Cook Road and Route 83 in Arlington Heights until Friday, September 18th. Full traffic.
Wheaton North grad ready to go for Northwestern
Northwestern redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson is calm, relaxed and confident. The Wheaton North High School grad made his case for the starting QB position by being a leader throughout preseason camp. Full story.
Cubs end August with a loss
The Cubs went back and forth with the Cincinnati Reds before falling 13-6 Monday night at Wrigley Field. Now the North Siders hit the serious part of the stretch drive holding the second wild-card spot and hoping for better. Read Bruce Miles' take here.
Bears facing many roster decisions
Injuries and inconsistency have left the Chicago Bears with too many moving parts and uncertainties less than two weeks before the regular-season opener against the Green Bay Packers, Bob LeGere writes. Read his full column here.