Dawn Patrol: One killed in Bartlett crash, Bulls win in OT

Morning commute

Traffic outside Chicago is moving without problems this morning, and an earlier road closure due to a rollover crash on Lake Street (Route 20) in Bartlett between Route 59 and Lambert Lane has since been cleared. But there now is a second crash at Route 59 and Lake Street. Check sigalert.com for updates. Starting at 7 p.m., Metra patrons will not be allowed to bring alcohol on trains for the rest of the evening schedule due to New Year's Eve festivities. Expect additional security and bag searches at downtown stations. Metra will be operating a modified train schedule today. Check Metrarail.com for schedule information.

One killed, six injured in Bartlett crash

An 81-year-old woman has died and six other people were injured, one still in critical condition, from a rollover SUV crash earlier today on Lake Street (Route 20) near Naperville Road on the border of Bartlett and Streamwood, authorities said. Streamwood Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene at 12:40 a.m. Earlier reports that two people were ejected from the vehicle appear to be incorrect, a Bartlett police official said. The 2009 Cadillac Escalade was traveling westbound on Lake Street in the inside lane of traffic when it struck the median. The vehicle lost control and struck the curb and snow embankment north of the roadway before it rolled over on its passenger side in the westbound lanes of Lake Street, police said.

One person was trapped under the vehicle when it came to a stop. Firefighters used rescue air bags to lift the vehicle and free the person, authorities said. The 81-year-old female passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates where she was later pronounced dead, police said. A 16-year-old male passenger also sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Alexius Medical Center before being airlifted to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. The 52-year-old driver and four other passengers suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and were transported to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Elgin. Full story.

Man who decapitated mother may go free

Karl Sneider decapitated his mother, Kathryn Sneider, and put her head on the porch after he killed the then 49-year-old woman in her Palatine home Jan. 28, 2003. Sneider has been at the Elgin Mental Health Center since, but at a hearing scheduled for January, he could be released and permitted to move to a facility such as a halfway house. Full story.

Lake PADS still needs a replacement shelter

Despite public pleas and media attention, PADS Lake County still hasn't found a replacement site for a homeless shelter that dropped out of the program. And with demand expected to rise next month as the temperature drops, PADS Executive Director Joel Williams is worried the nonprofit may have to turn some homeless people away at the worst possible time. Full story.

5-term Round Lake Beach Mayor Schrimpf dies

Round Lake Beach was little more than a dot on the map when Carl Schrimpf and his wife, Yvonne, moved to town from Glenview in 1953. In the ensuing years, Carl Schrimpf would become synonymous with the growth of the community. Schrimpf, who died Saturday at 85, is being remembered for his contributions. Full story.

Lake Co. undersheriff gets apology over Facebook comments

Lake County Undersheriff Raymond J. Rose received a public apology as part of a settlement to a defamation lawsuit he filed over comments posted about him on Facebook. John Krempotic of North Chicago, who lost to Jason Patt in the Democratic primary for Lake County sheriff in March 2014, agreed to write that he made untrue comments about Rose, as part of the out-of-court agreement announced yesterday. Full story.

Police: McHenry man stabbed acquaintance in leg during drunken argument

An intoxicated 19-year-old McHenry man stabbed a 21-year-old man during an argument at a mutual friend's home near Spring Grove early Wednesday morning, authorities said. According to a news release issued by the Lake County sheriff's office, the victim was rushed to Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry and later released Wednesday afternoon. Full story.

Officials: Fire at Elgin home contained to chimney

Elgin firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a chimney fire last night before the blaze could spread to other parts of the house, officials said. When crews arrived at the home on Chippewa Drive, flames were coming from the top of the chimney, according to Elgin Battalion Chief Robb Cagann. Full story.

Injuries end season for Bears' Jeffery and Goldman

The season is over for Bears Pro Bowl wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and rookie nose tackle Eddie Goldman, as both were placed on injured reserve yesterday. This season, Jeffery missed all four preseason games with a calf injury, four games (2-5) with a hamstring injury, Game 10 with groin and shoulder injuries and the final two games with another hamstring injury. Full story.

Butler gets job done for Chicago Bulls in OT

Last night's Chicago Bulls-Indiana Pacers game was as ugly as it gets for long stretches. But after rallying from a 7-point deficit in the final three minutes of regulation and blowing a 7-point lead in overtime, the Bulls beat Indiana 102-100 with one of the prettiest game-winners in the 50-year history of the franchise. Full story.