Dawn Patrol: McHenry County deputy dies; school response to Desmond Clark
McHenry County deputy dies 11 months after Holiday Hills shooting
Dwight Maness, a McHenry County sheriff's deputy who was shot in Holiday Hills during a call last October, died yesterday, a sheriff's office spokeswoman said. Maness, 47, of McHenry, was one of two deputies injured Oct. 16, 2014, when they responded to a domestic disturbance during which a gunman in Holiday Hills opened fire. Full story.
High school district responds to Desmond Clark case
In response to allegations of racism by former Chicago Bear Desmond Clark and his wife, Vernon Hills school officials released a statement Monday evening taking exception to the way the situation has been handled in public. Full story.
Verizon Wireless store robbed at gunpoint in St. Charles
Two men robbed a Verizon Wireless store in St. Charles at gunpoint yesterday afternoon, police said. The men entered the store, 2700 E. Main St., just after 4:30 p.m., showed a gun and then took an unknown number of cellphones from the back of the store, police said. Full story.
Lisle man dies during Wisconsin fishing tournament
A 24-year-old Lisle man died Saturday during a chinook salmon fishing tournament in Manitowoc, Wis., officials said. Max W. Boheme was a participant in the Great Lakes Kayak Fishing Series, according to the Manitowoc County sheriff department. Full story.
Construction crane topples, strikes Palatine village hall
A construction crane slowly toppled over yesterday and struck Palatine village hall, which is undergoing major renovations. Village Manager Reid Ottesen said no one was injured and that the early indication is the building did not sustain any structural damage. Full story.
Possible break in fines for Elgin-O'Hare users without an I-PASS
The Illinois tollway could cut fines in half for drivers who aren't enrolled in I-PASS on the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway (Route 390) when the all-electronic corridor starts collecting tolls next summer. Full story.
Chicago's Second City reopens Thursday
The Second City will resume performances Thursday with an 8 p.m. show that will include in the audience Chicago firefighters who helped battle a blaze in the theater offices last month. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 66 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 79 degrees this afternoon before falling to 63 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Metra Milwaukee West Line railroad crossing work is scheduled to close Wood Dale road between Irving Park Road and Commercial Street in Wood Dale until Monday, October 5th. Full traffic.
Chicago Bears coach John Fox on Game 1: Not good enough
On five trips inside the Bears' 20, Green Bay came away with 31 points on 4 touchdowns and 1 field goal. The Bears' three trips inside the Packers' 20 produced 10 points. Look no further than that for the biggest factor in the Packers' 31-23 victory. Full story.
Sox win in 14 after 5 hours
The White Sox allowed 4 runs in the ninth as Oakland rallied to tie last night's game at 7-7 and force extra innings. The White Sox finally broke through in the 14th inning after 5 hours, 9 minutes. Full story.