Dawn Patrol: Fugitive had frequented Lake County bar where he was killed
Fugitive had frequented bar where he was killed
A murder suspect shot dead in a confrontation with police Saturday outside a Lake County bar had been frequenting the establishment in the days leading up to the shooting, telling employees he was in town to settle his dead brother's estate. Denise Peterson, a bartender at Toppers Sports Bar, said she served Gerald R. Boyes, 53, of Jacksonville, Florida, on three occasions and spoke with him about his brother, a former bar regular who was struck and killed in August by a woman accused of drunken driving. Full story.
Antioch Township woman charged in shooting
An Antioch Township woman was in custody at the Lake County jail on Sunday facing felony charges alleging she shot a man in the hand during a domestic dispute at her home early Saturday. Vickie V. Orsini-Harvey, 54, of West Hilldale Avenue, is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated domestic battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, Lake County sheriff's police said. Full story.
Elk Grove library patrons show talent at Maker Day
Projects involving robotics, 3-D printing, soldering and origami were among the dozens of displays Sunday at the Elk Grove Village Public Library. The Maker Day event gave visitors a chance to learn about various forms of art, science, technology, engineering and mathematics through demonstrations, engineering challenges and hands-on activities. It also allowed local innovators, entrepreneurs and hobbyists to show off their talents, said Nancy Broten-Munson, adult services librarian. Full story.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash
A motorcyclist seriously injured in a crash Sunday evening in unincorporated Lake County was taken to a hospital by helicopter, fire officials said. Crews from the Cary Fire Protection District responded to Fox River Road just east of Hickory Nut Grove Road. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 59 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 70 degrees this afternoon, before dropping to 50 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Gas main work is scheduled to close the intersection of Atkinson Road and Center Street in all directions in Grayslake until April 24th. Full traffic.
Blackhawks unfazed by loss to Blues
If you think the Blackhawks are depressed, demoralized or in complete panic mode after a 3-2 loss to the Blues in Game 3 at the United Center Sunday, think again, beat writer John Dietz writes. This is, after all, a team that has come back from six series deficits over the past three seasons. Read Dietz's full story here.
Sox offense falls short again in 3-2 loss
Todd Frazier, who hit 35 home runs for the Reds last season and was expected to give Jose Abreu the protection he didn't have last season, is off to a slow start that got worse with four strikeouts in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Full story.
Heyward, Lackey return tonight to St. Louis - as Cubs
The Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals rivalry is back on. Actually, it's never "off," but these two ancient baseball rivals are set to square off again, beginning tonight with the opener of a three-game series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.