Dawn Patrol: Cubs not feeling the desperation for Game 3; man trimming tree injured near Lake Villa
Cubs not feeling the desperation for Game 3
As the Cubs see it, desperate measures are not needed as the National League championship series shifts to Wrigley Field tonight. In other words, as beat writer Bruce Miles reports, don't expect the Cubs to deviate much from what they've been doing or how they've approached games all year. Full story.
The friendliest face in the Friendly Confines
Cubs Fan Ambassador and Schaumburg native Ryan Rucci figures his Cubs will win tonight, grab the momentum, eliminate the New York Mets and keep Rucci working at Wrigley Field for as long as it takes the Cubs to win the World Series. Full story.
Man trimming tree injured near Lake Villa
A Lake Villa-area man helping trim tree limbs was trapped 12 feet above the ground for more than an hour after a limb broke and pinned his leg, Lake County sheriff's officials said. He was later flown in critical condition to Advocate Condell Medical Center. Full story.
Rolling Meadows police investigating baby's death
Rolling Meadows police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-month-old boy died in his family's home Saturday morning, officials said. Officers responded to the family's home on Arbor Drive after receiving a 911 call from the infant's parents. Full story.
Naperville girl pleads for Halloween house's decorations
An 11-year-old Naperville girl has no answer so far to her plea last night for a homeowners association to allow a beloved Halloween display to take up more than 50 percent of one homeowner's yard. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 55 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures will reach a high of 71 degrees this afternoon before dipping to 58 degrees overnight. Full weather.
Traffic
Route 132 is closed in both directions between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa until May. People are urged to use Monaville to bypass the road closure. Full traffic.
Final "Star Wars" trailer is a rousing, emotional winner
The marketing campaign for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," which opens in theaters Dec. 17, is among the best Widescreen columnist Sean Stangland has seen for a movie. The third and presumably final trailer for director J.J. Abrams' "Episode VII" premiered at halftime of "Monday Night Football." Full story.
Fire at Grayslake business on Route 83 under investigation
Grayslake Fire Protection District officials are investigating a blaze that erupted Monday at a business on Route 83. Crews were summoned to the fire about 2:30 p.m. at Ground Up Builder on the 600 block of Route 83, also known as Barron Boulevard in Grayslake. Full story.