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Dawn Patrol: Lisle woman speaks after encounter with intruder; Cubs tickets start at $275

Lisle woman says police, steel pole saved her life from intruder

Monica Liszka says she's alive today thanks to a steel plumbing pole and the timely arrival of Lisle police. The 59-year-old Lisle woman was home alone early Saturday morning when, police say, a man attempted to break into her residence in the 4400 block of Yender Avenue. In an ensuing confrontation, police said, responding officers shot and killed the man, who DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen identified as Anthony Aguilar, 35, of Lisle. Full story.

Plane makes emergency landing at Fermilab

A small plane made an emergency landing yesterday afternoon at Fermilab in Batavia, Fermilab spokesman Andre Salles said. The plane landed in a field on Fermilab property after developing engine troubles, he said. It had originally taken off from DuPage Airport in West Chicago. Nobody was injured. Full story.

Smash-and-grab robbery reported at St. Charles jewelry store

Authorities are searching for three men who used hammers to smash a display case and steal jewelry from Jared Jewelers in St. Charles Saturday night, police said. Employees there told officers three suspects had entered the store and stolen an undetermined amount of jewelry after smashing a display case with hammers. A fourth suspect was waiting outside, police said. After taking the jewelry, the robbers fled through the front door and drove away, police said. Full story.

Two injured in charity motorcycle ride

Two people were seriously injured when their motorcycle crashed during a charity ride yesterday near Blackberry Township, authorities said. The accident occurred during the 29th annual Toy and Food Run organized by the DuKane chapter of ABATE of Illinois, a motorcycle safety and rights organization. During the event, motorcyclists rode from Elburn to Batavia to raise money and collect donations for needy families. An initial investigation determined that the motorcycle crashed after the driver swerved to avoid a helmet that fell off another participating rider, officials said. Full story.

Weather

Monday's weather should be partly sunny throughout most of the day, reaching a high of 74 degrees, forecasters say. It should be nice for first pitch of today's Cubs-Cardinals game at 5 p.m., but temperatures should drop during the game to the 60s, and it'll eventually get down to the mid-50s later Monday night. Full forecast.

Traffic

A rollover crash was tying up traffic near Elmhurst Road and Touhy Avenue in Elk Grove Village after 7 a.m. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to fire department officials. Traffic on area expressways is building during rush hour, though it is generally lighter than normal with many people off for the Columbus Day holiday. Portions of State Street in downtown Chicago will be closed today for the Columbus Day parade. Full traffic.

$275 could get you a Cubs playoff ticket

If you're in the market for tickets for either of the next two playoff games between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field, you might find the prices relatively affordable. But if the Cubs reach the World Series, be prepared to max out your credit cards. Ticket brokers say the range of tickets for the next two games runs from $275 for the worst seat in the house to as much as $1,700 to $1,900 for seats in the first couple of rows behind the dugouts. Full story.

Baseball over easy, Joe Maddon-style

The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field yesterday to be treated to breakfast by manager Joe Maddon, who arranged for a spread, including an omelet and egg station, behind home plate before the Cubs held a very light workout in advance of today's Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Expectations now are high for the Cubs, who beat the Cardinals on Saturday at Busch Stadium to even the NLDS at one game apiece. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.

Arrieta aiming to stay spectacular for Cubs in Game 3 of NLDS

Jake Arrieta has not lost a game since July 25, a span of 14 starts. Let that marinate for a moment. "He's been pitching ... what can I even say?" Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. "You've all been watching. He's been spectacular." Spectacular might not be a strong enough adjective to describe Arrieta, who was 11-0 with a 0.41 ERA in 12 starts from Aug. 4 through the end of the regular season before pitching a complete-game shutout against the Pirates in the National League wild-card game. But Arrieta is taking nothing for granted as he prepares for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals today at Wrigley. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.

Bears complete comeback, beat Chiefs 18-17

Playing with three rookies, one first-year player and three second-year players in the starting lineup, the youthful Bears used a last-minute comeback to steal an 18-17 victory over the Chiefs, improving their record to 2-3. The Chiefs fell to 1-4. Jay Cutler's 7-yard touchdown pass to Matt Forte with 18 seconds left won it. The Bears scored the final 15 points of the game after trailing 17-3. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.

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