Dawn Patrol: Police scold Lake County coroner; molten material spills in Gurnee
Gliniewicz death investigators to coroner: Stop talking
Officials investigating the death of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz warned Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd to stop releasing unconfirmed information that could "jeopardize" their case. Full story.
Molten material spills at Gurnee plant
A large spill of molten material in a Gurnee manufacturing building yesterday afternoon brought 13 different fire departments to help stop the flow and prevent a fire, Gurnee fire officials said. Full story.
Motorcyclist injured in Volo crash
A man was seriously injured last night in a motorcycle crash in Volo, fire officials said. The crash happened about 5:20 p.m. in the middle of Singing Hills Road, Wauconda Fire Lt. Warner Russell said. Full story.
Schaumburg store accused of refusing to copy anti-Planned Parenthood flier
A Schaumburg Office Depot store discriminated against a Rolling Meadows woman for her religious beliefs by refusing to print a flier critical of Planned Parenthood, the Chicago-based Thomas More Society alleged yesterday. Full story.
Pace budget spells out service expansion, hike in cash fares
Pace's 2016 draft budget is a mixed bag that proposes service expansion and a fare increase of 25 cents for cash-paying riders plus warns of a paratransit shortfall, which might impinge on Metra and the CTA. A preliminary budget proposes raising fares from $1.75 to $2 for people who pay in cash. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 62 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 67 degrees this afternoon before falling to 55 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work will cause restrictions on Glen Ellyn Road in Glen Ellyn between Geneva Road and North Ave until October. Full story.
Cubs to play two today
The Chicago Cubs opener of a four-game series with the Phillies was called off last night after more than 90 minutes of persistent rain and was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader today starting at 4:05 p.m., Chicago time. Full story.
Bears' Cutler ready to take on the unknown
The Bears' offense and quarterback Jay Cutler face a lot of unknowns as they draw nearer to Sunday's season opener against the Green Bay Packers. Cutler's top three wide receivers - Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal and Marquess Wilson - still were limited at practice yesterday. Full story.