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Dawn Patrol: Rt. 21 power line danger; Barrington gas leak

<h3 class="briefHead">Fallen power line shuts down Rt. 21</h3>

A downed power line shut down Route 21 in Libertyville last night and knocked out power to more than 250 people for more than three hours, fire officials said. A primary power line went down about 6 p.m. between Winchester and Peterson roads. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Barrington gasoline leak resolved</h3>

The Mobil gas station at the intersection of Northwest Highway and East Main Street in Barrington could reopen this morning after it was shut down when village officials discovered gasoline leaking from the station into a village sanitary sewer. The sewer is expected to be powerwashed today to stop complaints from nearby households of an odor in their homes. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">College of DuPage trustee: I wasn't pushing for Breuder return </h3>

College of DuPage Trustee Dianne McGuire insists she never lobbied a fellow board member from a rival faction to support her in a bid to become chairwoman of the panel in order to undo the firing of former President Robert Breuder. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Elgin church expansion means Prairie Rock will close</h3>

An Elgin church plans to expand into the space occupied by a downtown bar, which in turn will close its doors later this year. Discovery Church has shared the building at Prairie Street and Grove Avenue with Prairie Rock Bar and Grill for about four years. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Centegra care facility opening in West Dundee</h3>

The Tartans Crossing shopping center in West Dundee will have an anchor tenant with the opening of a new Centegra care facility this spring, village officials said. Anticipating the opening of a new hospital in Huntley, Centegra started seeking locations nearby for an immediate care center that would provide walk-in services and access to local health care. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Robbery victim shot multiple times in Waukegan</h3>

A man was shot multiple times in an armed robbery in Waukegan, police said yesterday. Police were called at 8 p.m. Friday to the 500 block of Archer Avenue for a person seriously injured after being shot, officials said. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Lake County Board chairman's pay up for discussion</h3>

The salary of the Lake County Board chairman is scheduled for discussion, but recommending a raise may be a non-starter as the person holding the position says he wouldn't want one. The county board chairman's compensation is on the board's financial and administrative committee agenda Wednesday. Full story.

<h3 class="briefHead">Weather</h3>

Cloudy and 33 degrees this morning. That temperatures will linger throughout the day, before dipping to 22 degrees overnight tonight. Full weather.

<h3 class="briefHead">Traffic</h3>

Officials warn that some patchy slick spots will be on the roadways this morning due to the light rain and freezing temperatures. Be prepared. Full traffic.

<h3 class="briefHead">Wade, Bosh spark Bulls comeback </h3>

Dwyane Wade had 28 points, Chris Bosh added 18 and the Miami Heat rallied from an eight-point deficit early in the fourth quarter for an 89-84 victory over the Chicago Bulls last night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Guess which Bull went out hurt? Full story.

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