Dawn Patrol: One shot in Elgin; Bears beat Packers
One shot in Elgin
One person was wounded in a shooting in Elgin on Thursday night, police said. Officers were called to the 800 block of East Chicago Street about 8 p.m. and found a male victim with gunshot wounds that weren't believed to be life-threatening, police said in a news release. Full story.
Crowd packs Culver's for meal
Hundreds of Northwest suburban families came together Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving as a community affair at Culver's of Lake Zurich. Each year, the franchise off Rand Road treats more than 400 people to a free feast. Full story.
Runners earn Thanksgiving dinner in Batavia
An estimated 2,820 runners started their Thanksgiving Day early at the 19th annual The Fox & The Turkey Races in downtown Batavia. The event, hosted by the Fox River Trail Runners, featured a youth mile and a 4K run. Tom Spadafora of Aurora, president of the group, said it was largest turnout ever. Full story.
Recruits treated to games and dinner in Lake Zurich
Naval recruits moved forward in attack formation, dodging little pink balls while firing at opposing members as they spent Thanksgiving playing Reball at Kits Sports Center in Lake Zurich. New Life Lutheran Church in Lake Zurich hosted 22 recruits from Great Lakes Naval Station for the holiday, providing them with fun activities and a Thanksgiving feast. Full story.
Old and new friends break bread at Lazarus House
While those living at the Lazarus House shelter attend the annual Thanksgiving dinner, there are also many area residents who come to make new friends, or just take in the true meaning of the holiday. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy with rain and 42 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 43 degrees this afternoon, then dip to 35 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Lakewood Road in Lake in the Hills from Haligus to Ackman until November. Full traffic.
Breaking down this weekend's IHSA football title games
Marty Maciaszek provides capsules for each of the eight state football championship games in DeKalb. The smaller schools play today, while Montini, Glenbard West and Libertyville are among the teams competing for a title Saturday. Full story.
Bears give Packers indigestion
The Bears have been burned repeatedly in the past by Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but they kept him in check for most of a wet night at Lambeau Field. Robbie Gould's 21-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter was the difference in Chicago's 17-13 Thanksgiving win. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.