Dawn Patrol: Naperville police accused in lawsuit; Elgin police pick drone
Lawsuit claims Naperville cops allowed boy to be sexually abused in squad car
Naperville officials say they're prepared to vigorously defend themselves against a lawsuit that claims two police officers stood by while a woman sexually abused a boy in the back of a squad car. The lawsuit, filed this week in Will County, names the officers, city and a Naperville woman as defendants. Full story.
Elgin police test drone with infrared cameras, hi-def video
After two years of research, Elgin police have determined which drone they'd like to purchase - and it's not to spy on you. Elgin police held a demonstration yesterday at Jack Cook Park on Plank Road. Full story.
Schaumburg may stop reducing property tax levy
Schaumburg may halt its practice of faithfully lowering its property tax levy each year, due to the financial uncertainties caused by the gridlocked state government, village officials say. Rather than reducing the levy one percent annually, the village's finance committee recommended keeping it at last year's level of $20.7 million. Full story.
Members quit Mt. Prospect Community Band after director is fired
Drama within the Mount Prospect Community Band has led to the cancellation of the upcoming fall concert, the firing of the group's longtime director and the creation of factions that threaten its future. Full story.
Police: Driver in fatal Bensenville crash faces charges
The driver of a truck that struck and killed an 86-year-old woman outside a Bensenville Dunkin' Donuts last week now faces charges, Bensenville police said. Zehrudin Livadic, 51, of Melrose Park, was arrested and charged Wednesday with failure to yield to a pedestrian. Full story.
Bolingbrook man pleads guilty to attempting to help ISIS
A Bolingbrook man faces up to 15 years in prison for plotting to fly to the Middle East and join the Islamic State terrorist group. Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 20, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Full story.
Palatine man charged with sexual abuse of two girls
A Palatine man was ordered held on $1 million bail yesterday after he was charged with sexually abusing two girls. Fernando Sanchez-Paz, 34, was charged with predatory sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Cook County Judge Joseph Cataldo cited flight risk as one of the reasons for the high bail. Full story.
Glen Ellyn park board split over community gardens plan
A proposal to create new community gardens in north Glen Ellyn has left some park district officials with sticker stock. The preliminary price tag - roughly $80,000 - surprised commissioners. The board is considering the gardens, where those with green thumbs could rent their own plots. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 41 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 55 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 47 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work will cause restrictions on Route 120 in McHenry between Park Avenue and Route 31 until the end of October. Full traffic.
Blackhawks make short work of 3-on-3 overtimes
One hundred and seventy-seven seconds. That's the total amount of time that it's taken the Blackhawks to vanquish their opponents in three overtime games this season. Full story.