Dawn Patrol: More COD discontent; 'The Force' arrives
COD faculty: Probation places ‘black veil' on school
College of DuPage faculty and supporters last night decried trustees and administrators for actions that resulted in the college being placed on probation by the Higher Learning Commission. Faculty members said that after the probationary status was announced Wednesday, students asked whether credits will transfer to other institutions. Full story.
COD vice chairwoman calls for ‘civility as a baseline'
While three College of DuPage trustees boycotted Thursday's meeting and left the rest of the board unable to conduct official business, Deanne Mazzochi appealed fellow members to “look ahead” and announced proposals to reduce the school's legal and financial consultant fees. Full story.
Suburban fans feel ‘The Force Awakens'
The new “Star Wars” movie debuted last night to excited fans everywhere. Chris Zimmerman said it best. “I'm super excited!” the 26-year-old South Elgin man shouted in the lobby of AMC Streets of Woodfield theaters in Schaumburg. Some came in full costume. Full story with video.
MCC board selects new college president
Clinton Gabbard, vice president of student services at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been tapped as McHenry County College's next president. The college board last night approved a two-year contract with Gabbard. Full story.
Tentative contract reached in Kaneland, teachers talks
A tentative agreement has been reached for a new contract for Kaneland teachers. The district and the teachers union announced the news late Thursday afternoon, after a day of negotiations. Full story.
Rosemont dome to be reinflated any day now
Rosemont's sports dome covering is being stitched together and will be reinflated any day now, after heavy storms in early August ripped the old roof off. The dome will be fixed just in time for indoor sports and clinics to resume in early January. Full story.
Longtime teacher dies after fire in Des Plaines garage
Longtime Des Park District employee Ron Lewis, 52, who also formerly taught at St. Mary School in Buffalo Grove, died Monday from complications caused by the injuries he suffered Nov. 4 in an accidental garage fire at his Des Plaines residence, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 26 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures will climb to 33 degrees this afternoon before falling to 20 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Reconstruction work connected to improvements at the Route 390 interchange will cause restrictions on Lake Street in both directions between Greenbrook Boulevard and Ontarioville Road in Hanover Park until May. Full traffic.
Chicago Bulls' McDermott finally getting his shot
In an era when most good college players stay in school for only a year, it was easy to be skeptical about Doug McDermott's scoring skills. McDermott finished his career at Creighton as the NCAA's No. 5 all-time leading scorer. But he stuck around for four years. Think about how many great players would have joined that list had they not turned pro early. Full story.
Top line delivers in Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 win
The left winger position appears to finally have been claimed by Teuvo Teravainen. Teravainen had his best game last night, registering 2 goals and an assist, and linemates Jonathan Toews (goal, 2 assists) and Marian Hossa (3 assists) also lit up the scoreboard in the Blackhawks' 4-0 victory over Edmonton. Full story.