Dawn Patrol: Round Lake bones 'nothing sinister,' says family member

Family member: Round Lake bones ‘nothing sinister'

The likely-human remains found last week on a Round Lake-area property is “nothing sinister,” according to a woman who grew up there and says the bones belonged to her dad. The daughter of Harold Spinney Jr. says her dad found the bones while on vacation in the 1940s. “That's just my dad. He collected strange things. It's not foul play,” said Bonnie, who asked that her last name not be used for privacy reasons. Full story.

West Dundee bank latest hit in string of robberies

The man suspected of robbing a Carol Stream bank and three others in Chicago struck again Tuesday in West Dundee, authorities said. The FBI says the man robbed the TCF Bank branch inside the Jewel-Osco at 1250 W. Main St. at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. No weapon was displayed. Full story.

Vietnam veterans honored in N. Chicago

Nearly 50 veterans, their families and Navy personnel attended the Commemoration of the Vietnam War in the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center's Bourke Hall. It was one of several events held across the nation March 29 on what is known as Vietnam Veterans Day. Full story and video.

Prospect Hts. leader fires former mayor from airport board

Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer has fired former Mayor Rodney Pace from the Chicago Executive Airport board, saying anyone who promotes the dissolution of Prospect Heights is not fit to serve the city. Full story.

Weather

Cloudy and 44 degrees. Temperatures will rise to 61 degrees this afternoon before falling to 58 degrees overnight. Rain and some thunderstorms are possible. Full story.

Traffic

Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May. Full traffic.

Wild completes season sweep of Blackhawks

The Blackhawks lost to the Minnesota Wild 4-1 Tuesday, which completes a season sweep and marks the Wild's sixth straight victory. Duncan Keith was assessed a match penalty and ejected in the first period for swinging at Charlie Coyle, who first put Keith on his backside. Full story.

Bulls end 4-game skid on Butler's jumper

Jimmy Butler made a game-winning jumper with 3.7 seconds left to lead the Bulls over the Indiana Pacers 98-96 Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Pacers missed five shots in the final 2 minutes that would have given them the lead. Full story.