Dawn Patrol: Snowy commute this morning; body found in river
Body found in Fox River
A body matching the description of a McHenry man who went missing Monday was found in the Fox River Tuesday, the McHenry County sheriff's office said in a news release. Full story.
You could be in for a slow commute
Commuters across the suburbs can expect a snowy commute this morning, the National Weather Service says. "Moderate to briefly heavy" snow is expected to roll over the area. Delays and poor visibility are likely. Full story.
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, will develop late tonight, and a period of "moderate to briefly heavy" snow is expected to roll over the area during Wednesday's morning commute, officials say.
Barrington student charged as adult over gun at school
The student accused of bringing an unloaded .357 Magnum revolver and ammunition to Barrington High School Monday is being charged as an adult. Bail for Kyle Robert Johnson, 16, was set at $75,000 Tuesday. Full story.
Budget meeting brings drama, not solutions
As December ushers in Illinois' sixth month without a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner and other state leaders met for a budget talk Tuesday that ended with no solution but a promise of another meeting. Full story.
How McCarthy firing increases pressure on Alvarez
While Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy Tuesday over the mishandling of the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, party operatives and political analysts say it's unlikely State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, also under tough criticism, will be ousted from her office in the near future. Full story.
Deal could bring Union Station fix, Metra aid
Improvements to the interior of Chicago's Union Station and alleviation in freight congestion that causes delays in the region's traffic could become a reality following a breakthrough by U.S. House and Senate negotiators that will likely lead to the passage of a five-year, $281 billion transportation bill. Full story.
Long Grove man admits to reckless homicide
The Long Grove man accused of causing a fatal car crash that killed Jeewon Kim, 47, of Buffalo Grove in Hawthorn Woods Sept. 5, 2013 plead guilty to one count of reckless homicide in Lake County court. Full story.
Weather
Some light snow and 36 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees today before dipping to 33 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction has closed Route 132 between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa. People should use Monaville Road as an alternate. Full story.
Blackhawks sluggish in return to United Center
The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Minnesota Wild 2-1 Tuesday night in their first game at the United Center since Nov. 15. The Blackhawks struggled to get out of the gate and were outshot 12-3 in the first 13 minutes of the game. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.