Dawn Patrol: Fire strikes Antioch; Crash delays Algonquin Road
Hebron village president arrested on drug, gun charges
Hebron Village President John Jacobson was taken into custody yesterday after McHenry County sheriff's deputies found cocaine and a shotgun, among other drug paraphernalia in his home, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to Jacobson's home March 17 after a friend reported he wasn't breathing and was beginning to turn blue. Full story.
Schaumburg looks back, forward on 60th anniversary
As the village of Schaumburg celebrated its 60th anniversary last night, eight-term Mayor Al Larson took the opportunity to look back at goals accomplished and ahead to dreams still unfulfilled. He said the biggest achievement since the village's 50th anniversary in March 2006 was the opening of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center just a few months later. Full story.
Ex-Texas trooper pleads not guilty to perjury in Sandra Bland case
The fired Texas state trooper who last summer arrested Sandra Bland, a black woman from Naperville who was later found dead in a county jail, pleaded not guilty yesterday to a charge of misdemeanor perjury. Full story.
Weather
Expect rain to move into the area today as temperatures rise from the upper 30s to a high of 48 degrees. Forecasts say rain is likely during the morning commute and thunderstorms are possible in the evening. Full forecast.
Traffic
An accident reported on Algonquin Road in the area of Carpentersville and Barrington Hills is causing heavy delays between Route 25 and Dundee Road. A crash also has been reported in Wheaton at Roosevelt and County Farm roads. Metra's Milwaukee District West line is reporting delays of 20 to 30 minutes for inbound trains because of mechanical problems on train 2212, which was scheduled to depart Roselle at 6:54 a.m. and arrive at Union Station in Chicago at 7:52 a.m. I-90 eastbound is backing up approaching Route 53 and delays are occurring on I-355 northbound north of Maple Avenue. Full traffic.
Prospect Heights dedicates new shooting range in memory of officer
The Prospect Heights Police Department held a dedication ceremony for a new gun range yesterday as they named the range in memory of the department's first range officer, the late Donald Ficarrotta, who died in 2015 after a battle with Huntington's disease. Full story.
Buffalo Grove approves new rules for e-cigarettes, vaping
In a move that tightens restrictions on e-cigarettes and vaping, the Buffalo Grove village board approved a ban on the use of e-cigarettes and vaping equipment in public places and a prohibition of e-cigarette and vaping equipment to minors. Full story.
West Dundee OKs downtown business district with added sales tax
Despite opposition from some business owners, West Dundee is implementing an added 1 percent sales tax in its downtown area that officials say will help to fund redevelopment projects. Full story.
Geneva mayor, alderman butt heads over budget
Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and Alderman Tom Simonian traded figurative jabs at a city council meeting while discussing the proposed 2016-2017 budget that will take effect May 1. The proposed budget calls for $91.13 million in spending, nearly $1 million less than the 2015-2016 budget. Full story.
Chicago Blackhawks fall flat in loss to Stars
The Blackhawks fell to the Central Division's first-place Dallas Stars last night in a 6-2 loss. The Blackhawks trailed the Stars for the entire game, and the first period ended with Dallas ahead 4-0. Full story.