Dawn Patrol: Elgin mom died on birthday
Weather
A colder, mostly cloudy day today with a high of 32. Snow showers are expected to begin falling in the area around 6 a.m. Most areas could receive as much as an inch. Full forecast.
Traffic
Traffic delays of more than 10 minutes are building on eastbound I-90 toward I-290 and at northbound I-55 near Joliet Road. Northbound I-294 slow near Dempster. Traffic report.
Elgin woman died on birthday getting doughnuts for 3 kids
Elgin woman, Erika Galvan, who died after her 2015 Toyota sport utility vehicle crashed into Tyler Creek on Monday, her birthday, was getting doughnuts for three kids, a relative said yesterday. Galvan is remembered for her big heart and her endearing personality. Full story.
St. Alphonsus school in Prospect Hts. may be forced to close
Prospect Heights' St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School may have to close at the end of this school year if the school doesn't receive at least $300,000 in pledges by Monday. The money is needed to give the school time to increase their enrollment up to 220 students from its current 160. Full story.
Passengers weather uncertainties at O'Hare
While the strong winds and frozen rain stopped Monday, passengers at O'Hare Airport were still experiencing the effect of the winter weather into yesterday afternoon. Add in hazardous weather across the country, and passengers at O'Hare saw more than 290 cancellations and delays. Full story.
South Elgin park receives award, seeks more help
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association has recognized South Elgin's SEBA Park as an outstanding park facility for its unique achievements and design. "We are pretty honored that we were able to put (an application) packet that received the highest (rating)," South Elgin Parks and Recreation Director Kim Wascher said. "This is something that our peers were judging us on." Full story.
Former Grayslake PTO treasurer could face prison time
A former treasurer of Grayslake's Frederick School PTO, Elizabeth Bako, could be sentenced to jail time or prison if her probation is revoked at a court hearing scheduled for Jan. 25. Documents filed by Lake County officials claim Bako still owes a portion of the restitution money she was supposed to pay after pleading guilty to stealing $17,000 from the school's PTO from April 2011 to May 2012. Full story.
Portis solidifies Chicago Bulls' depth
Even though he was a No. 22 pick and a newcomer to Chicago, Bulls fans have rallied behind Bobby Portis, who is now a regular in the lineup. Portis says he was always aware of the "Free Bobby Portis" movement. "Yeah, that's all they say everywhere I go," Portis said with a smile. "I never had fans so behind me and wanting me to play, so it was an ecstatic moment for me." Full story.
Kane, Desjardins spark Blackhawks to 7-5 win over Coyotes
Patrick Kane scored a goal, assisted on two others and raised his NHL-leading point total to 53 in helping the Blackhawks to a 7-5 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Full story.