Dawn Patrol: Rauner's office interested in COD trustee pick
<h3 class="briefHead">Rauner's office interested in College of DuPage trustee pick</h3>
Gov. Bruce Rauner's office showed interest in the process to appoint a new College of DuPage board member to break a deadlock after the surprise resignation of Kathy Hamilton late last year, a group of emails show. The emails, obtained from the governor's office via a Daily Herald public records request, also suggest COD interim President Joseph Collins favored a specific person be named to the board. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">14-year-old drove home 88-year-old in car he stole, police say</h3>
While a family member and friend made a quick stop at the neighborhood Walgreens, an 88-year-old woman waited in the back seat of the family car. The doors unlocked and engine running, the car was the perfect target for a 14-year-old Park Ridge boy - who authorities say is responsible for stealing four other cars in Park Ridge in a little more than a month. The boy drove the passenger home, police say. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Cook County sees biggest population decline in nation</h3>
Cook County lost the most population of any county in the nation, according to new census estimates released yesterday for the period of July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015. The drop of 10,488 people is the county's first decline since 2007 and comes in a year when most metro areas in the U.S. gained population. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Improved Busse Woods dam in Elk Grove passes first test</h3>
After eight years of planning, the new and improved Busse Woods dam in Elk Grove Village finally went operational this week, aimed at reducing flooding in the area. And after heavy rains early yesterday, the dam passed its first major test with flying colors, Mayor Craig Johnson said. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Injured hockey player to continue rehab at home</h3>
Injured hockey player Matt Olson is expected to return to his home near Minnesota's Twin Cities to continue his rehab in the next week or two, his family said yesterday. Olson, a 20-year-old junior league defenseman with the Chicago Cougars, suffered a severe spinal cord injury Feb. 21 during a game at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">New Rolling Meadows police chief from Elk Grove</h3>
Rolling Meadows City Manager Barry Krumstock yesterday announced that Elk Grove Village Deputy Police Chief John A. Nowacki will become Rolling Meadows' new police chief on Monday, April 11. He succeeds former Rolling Meadows Police Chief Dave Scanlan, who retired on March 11. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Traffic</h3>
All lanes are closed on southbound I-355 between Army Trail Road and St. Charles Road due to the accident. There are delays on eastbound I-90 as well, from several accidents. Check train timetables before traveling on Metra today, as alterations have been made to afternoon schedules to accommodate the start of the Easter weekend. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Weather</h3>
It will be another chilly day today, with temperatures reaching a high of about 45 degrees, but conditions should remain dry and partly cloudy. Expect temperatures around 30 degrees when you walk out the door this morning. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">It's looking bleak for Chicago Bulls</h3>
With a chance to redeem themselves after a home loss to the struggling New York Knicks, the Bulls turned in essentially the same performance last night at Madison Square Garden and lost 106-94. Is this a team with any interest in the playoffs? Full story.