Dawn Patrol: Fox Lake mayor defends Bears trip; funds in memorial account frozen
Fox Lake mayor defends Bears trip in middle of Gliniewicz fallout
The fallout from the actions of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz prompted Mayor Donny Schmit on Tuesday to defend his trip to the Bears game in California as investigations continue and to reiterate the village will emerge stronger. Schmit went to the game with former Police Chief Michael Behan and other friends. "Nothing is more important during serious challenging times than having friends and family support you along the way. Ours is a mutual support," Schmit said. Full story.
Funds frozen in main memorial account for Gliniewicz family
The main memorial bank account created in the days after Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was found dead has been frozen, bank officials confirmed Tuesday. The funds are being held pending the results of the ongoing police investigation in the case, though officials wouldn't say how much money has been deposited into the account or taken from it. Full story.
Batavia standoff ends with man in custody
A barricade situation in Batavia ended Tuesday night after more than eight hours, during which two schools went on lockdown and residents were forced to lock their doors and stay inside. Police say an armed man who barricaded himself inside a house on the 800 block of Roberts Lane was placed into custody around 8:30 p.m. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Full story.
Fire at Des Plaines retirement home
A fire at a Des Plaines retirement home Tuesday was contained to a resident's room on the fourth floor, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched to the Asbury Court Retirement Community, 1750 Elmhurst Road, at 5:05 p.m. when the building's fire alarm went off. Full story.
Five vehicles involved in Rt. 53 crash
Five vehicles were involved in a high-speed, chain-reaction crash on Route 53 near Elk Grove Village after 6 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said. There were no life-threatening injuries. Full story.
A list of Veterans Day events in the suburbs
Dozens of towns throughout the suburbs are hosting Veterans Day events today to honor those who have served in the nation's military. Here's a list of the events.
Severe weather alert
A widespread line of thunderstorms with heavy downpours and winds up to 60 mph is expected across the suburbs, Chicago and most of the state by tonight, forecasters say. It's currently 43 degrees but will hit 62 degrees this afternoon before the weather turns nasty. Full story and full forecast.
Traffic
Reconstruction work connected to improvements at the Route 390 interchange will cause restrictions on Lake Street in Hanover Park between Greenbrook Boulevard and Ontarioville Road until May 2016. Full story.
Toews surprises Wheaton students
The sounds of clapping, cheering and preteen girl shrieking filled the Monroe Middle School gymnasium in Wheaton Tuesday as Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews walked in, much to the surprise of not only the students, but also the teachers and administration. Full story.
White Sox add Renteria, Sparks to coaching staff
Former Cubs manager Rick Renteria is replacing Mark Parent as the White Sox bench coach and Greg Sparks is replacing Harold Baines as assistant hitting coach, the team announced Tuesday. Renteria, 53, managed the Cubs to a 73-89 record in 2014 after spending the previous six seasons as a coach with San Diego. Full story.