Dawn Patrol: Hawks open playoffs with OT loss
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Westbound I-90 has reopened between Route 53 and Barrington Road after authorities closed it due to a fatal crash. Full story.
Blackhawks drop playoff opener to Blues in OT
Highway robbery. That's exactly what the Blackhawks were attempting to commit as they played Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series without the suspended Duncan Keith on Wednesday in St. Louis. But the Blues prevailed 1-0 in OT. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.
Blain's Farm & Fleet coming to Elgin
Blain's Farm & Fleet plans to open in mid-September in Elgin and hire employees locally, the company's CEO and owner said. The store at 629 S. Randall Road will open in the space formerly occupied by Lowe's Home Improvement. Full story.
Was Allendale death an anomaly or something more?
An independent review of Allendale Association conducted days after a 16-year-old boy died at the Lake Villa campus says officials will have to "assess whether this incident was, in effect, an anomaly or indicative of systemic problems." Full story.
Dist. 50 wants prankster prosecuted
Woodland Elementary District 50 officials say they intend to seek charges against the person who left an alarming voice-mail message for an employee that turned out to be a prank. Full story.
Burlington student accused of making threat
A 14-year-old Burlington Central Middle School student has been accused of threatening to commit a shooting at the school on Wednesday. The boy was charged with disorderly conduct and turned over to his parents. Full story.
Aurora girl says driver molested her
A 10-year-old Aurora girl told police she was touched inappropriately by a man after accepting a ride from him around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to her elementary school on the city's far east side. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 42 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 56 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 41 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 22 in both directions between Harbor Drive and Route 59 in Lake Barrington until the end of July. Full story.
Sox shut out Twins
With Wednesday night's 3-0 decision over the winless Twins (0-8) at Target Field, the White Sox are off to a 6-2 start for the first time since 2005, when they won the World Series. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.
Choosy Cubs drub Reds
Cubs batters drew 10 walks Wednesday night en route to a 9-2 drubbing of Cincinnati at Wrigley Field. "We just worked great at-bats all night long," manager Joe Maddon said. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.