Dawn Patrol: Bartlett horse farm recovers; second Jewel-Osco coming to Mundelein
Bartlett horse farm rebounds after herpes virus claims 5 animals
Horse lovers associated with Sunset Hill Farm are still devastated after five of their beloved animals succumbed to the Equine Herpes Virus since late January. The farm is now clear of infection. Full story.
Second Jewel-Osco coming to Mundelein
A second Jewel-Osco store is expected to open in Mundelein — the newest location coming later this year in the vacant Dominick's grocery store, village officials say. Village and company officials have been working for a couple of months on a deal to fill the 65,816-square-foot space at 1150 W. Maple Ave. Full story.
Officials: Bones found near Round Lake are possibly from a child
The bones found in an old shed near Round Lake appear to be human, possibly from a child, Lake County sheriff's officials said yesterday. The preliminary examination by the Lake County Coroner's Office shows the bones recovered Saturday appear to be from an adolescent approximately 7 to 9 years old, Lake County Sheriff's Det. Christopher Covelli said. Full story.
Gurnee church holds Easter Sunday service on Monday
In a nod to modern society, Lakeland Church in Gurnee held a second Easter Sunday service last night. Lakeland's inaugural gathering was born from a desire by church leaders to reach out to potential worshippers who were kept away from traditional Easter Sunday services because of work, travel or other obligations. Full story.
Saia truck terminal in Grayslake open for business despite legal challenge
Court action is pending but the controversial Saia Inc. truck terminal in Grayslake is open for business and continuing to expand its ranks of employees. The permit was issued Feb. 12, and trucks have been entering and leaving the facility at the former Roppelt farm at the southwest corner of Peterson and Midlothian roads. Full story.
Arlington Heights police dog gets bulletproof vest
Yara, the newest member of the Arlington Heights Police Department, now has a bulletproof vest to keep her safe on the job. The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois joined the department's K-9 unit in September as a partner of Officer Jeff Tegtmeyer. Full story.
Weather
Clear and 35 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 53 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 44 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Interchange work is scheduled to cause restrictions on US Route 20 at McLean Boulevard in Elgin until the end of August. Full traffic.
Chicago Bulls fall short vs. Atlanta
So many things went right in the Bulls' quest to begin a final playoff push last night. They got off to a great start and were reasonably sharp at the finish, but a disastrous second quarter was too much to overcome. The playoff hopes grew dimmer and the losing streak hit four in a row with a 102-100 loss to Atlanta at the United Center. Full story.