Dawn Patrol: Dog tracks residue from Gliniewicz crime scene; Arrieta wins his 20th
Dog tracks gunshot residue from scene of shooting
After the fatal shooting of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz three weeks ago, a K-9 unit trained to track gunshot residue picked up a scent and followed it for about 1,700 feet. Full story.
Barrington death under investigation
The Barrington Police Department and the Cook County Major Case Assistance Team are investigating after a death Tuesday afternoon on the 500 block of North Avenue. More details are expected today. Full story.
High court disciplines several suburban attorneys
The Illinois Supreme Court disciplined and disbarred several suburban attorneys for offenses ranging from misuse of client funds, false representation and neglect of a client's divorce matters, among other things. Full story.
Is the Illiana Expressway project officially scuttled?
The Federal Highway Administration has dropped its objections to a judge's ruling against the Illiana Expressway, which could mean the end of the road for the controversial project to link I-55 in the South suburbs with I-65 in Indiana. Full story.
Donation replenishes heroin antidote
Lake County first responders are set to receive a second donation of an opiate antidote that has helped save 33 lives in the county since late last year. The donation of 3,000 hand-held automatic injector kits of naloxone comes from Virginia-based pharmaceutical company kaleo Inc. Full story.
Adult day care to expand in Arlington Heights
Xilin Adult Day Care Center, which opened in Arlington Heights last year, is set to more than double its space when it expands and adds more services for the population it serves. The day care currently serves 130 older adults who cannot stay home alone during the day because of physical, social or mental impairments. Full story.
Trial begins for son accused of killing dad, stepmom
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the trial of Michael W. Romano, who has been charged with shooting both his parents in their Cary-area home in November 2006. "The defendant did the worst possible thing for the worst possible reason," McHenry County Assistant State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally told jurors. "The defendant engaged in this horror because he wanted to inherit their money." Full story.
Naperville woman identified as pedestrian killed in Wheaton crash
Authorities have identified Pamela S. Spletter as the woman who died after being hit by a car at the intersection of Butterfield and Naperville roads in Wheaton last Wednesday. The 60-year-old Naperville resident was walking in the street when she was hit by a 2014 Mercedes-Benz station wagon just before 8 p.m. Police continue to investigate. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and pleasant today with a high of 75 degrees. Temperatures will be mild this evening, dropping to 60 degrees at night, while the weather remains clear. Full story.
Traffic
The major roadways outside Chicago are clear in the early going this morning. Full traffic.
Arrieta notches 20th win as Cubs blank Brewers
The Cubs took a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, and Jake Arrieta became the first pitcher in the majors to reach 20 wins this season. Arrieta is the Cubs' first 20-game winner since 2001. Full story.
Maddon brings flamingo into clubhouse
When Cubs manager Joe Maddon showed up for his usual pregame news conference Tuesday, he brought a friend. Warren, a Chilean flamingo, poked around the interview room while Maddon fielded questions. Full story and video here.
Remembering beloved Yankees catcher Yogi Berra's unique malapropisms
Baseball legend Yogi Berra died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in New Jersey, according to Dave Kaplan, the director of the Yogi Berra Museum. The Hall of Famer had a way with words, such as his advice on selecting a restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." Or, on economics: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." Full list of memorable phrases here.