Dawn Patrol: Gun shuts down Barrington High
Barrington student accused of carrying gun, drugs in school
A 16-year-old Barrington High School student is facing multiple felony gun and drug charges after authorities say he took a handgun to school Monday morning, but police are still investigating what he planned to do with it. School officials enacted a hard lockdown of the campus at 10:35 a.m., after a staff member saw the handgun fall out of the boy's backpack in a school bathroom, police said. Full story.
District 15 critic Sriram resigns from board
Manjula Sriram, a frequent voice of dissent on the Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 school board, has resigned from the panel. The Palatine resident emailed her letter of resignation to the board Nov. 24. Full story.
Three charged with beating man lured to Aurora for sex
Three people have been charged with luring a 28-year-old man into an Aurora apartment early Thursday morning for sex and then beating and robbing him, according to police and court records. Full story.
6 years for Aurora rapist after seventh failure to register
An Aurora rapist has been sentenced to six years in prison for failing - for a seventh time - to notify authorities of a new address. Danny L. Bergloff, 47, of the 100 block of Galena Boulevard, pleaded guilty late last month. He was originally sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a June 1994 rape of a woman at his Montgomery apartment. Full story.
Lincolnshire police warn of ruse burglaries
Lincolnshire police warn residents of burglars who lure homeowners outside and distract them while another person enters the home and steals items. Two such burglaries have happened in the past week, police say - one in the area of Buxton Court and the other in Surrey Lane. Full story.
Accuser of sex abuse at Aurora church drops anonymity
Members of two groups critical of the Catholic Church's handling of sexual abuse by priests are calling for parishioners to withhold financial donations to an Aurora church. And the man who sued that church, St. Rita of Cascia, under the name "John Doe" has revealed his identity. Full story.
Parent group opposes compromise in Dist. 211 transgender case
A newly formed parents group is opposing any compromise between Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 and the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights regarding a transgender student's access to locker rooms. The District 211 school board is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Full story.
Who's running for election?
Yesterday was the last day for candidates to file for the primary election to be held in March next year. See the biggest races shaping and who filed in the Northwest suburbs, Lake County, the Fox Valley and DuPage County, as well as Congress.
Weather
Coudy and 42 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 45 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 33 degrees overnight. Some snow is possible tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
A water main break has reduced Bloomingdale Road in Carol Stream to one lane at Dale Road. People should seek alternate routes. Full traffic.
Noah still providing spark for Chicago Bulls
Even though he has moved to a reserve role and been on the floor less than 50 percent of the time this season, an argument could be made that Joakim Noah is still the player who drives the Chicago Bulls. Noah looked like his old self last night, flirting with a triple-double and leading the Bulls past San Antonio 92-89 at the United Center. Full story.