Dawn Patrol: Blackhawks without Shaw tonight
NHL suspends Blackhawks' Shaw for using homophobic slur
When they take the ice facing playoff elimination tonight, the Blackhawks will be without center Andrew Shaw, who received a one-game suspension by the NHL yesterday for his conduct in Tuesday's 4-3 loss against St. Louis. Almost in tears and his voice shaking, Shaw stood before eight TV cameras and more than 20 media members to apologize for the hateful words he spewed at officials. Will the Blackhawks rally together without him? Full story.
Addison man gets 52 years for murder, attempted murder
An Addison man convicted of murdering his wife and stabbing his teenage stepson in 2013 begins a 52 year prison sentence this morning. Kurtis Worley, 35, faced between 26 and 90 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Full story.
Elgin schools on brief lockdown after shooting
Two Catholic schools in Elgin were briefly placed on lockdown yesterday while police investigated a report of shots fired, officials said. There were no reported injuries or damage after the call came in about 11:53 a.m. regarding a shooting on the 200 block of Jewett Street, a block from St. Laurence Catholic School, Cmdr. Ana Lalley said. Full story.
Illinois wants tax money back from local governments
Local government officials across Illinois forgot to call no takebacks. Officials who for years have complained state payouts are delayed or too small now owe Illinois millions of dollars because of a tax miscalculation, the Department of Revenue announced. Full story.
Mount Prospect, United strike deal ending plan for truck parking
Mount Prospect and United Airlines have not only settled their differences surrounding the use of a 6-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Dempster Street and Linneman Road in unincorporated Cook County, but they are now in talks about developing the site and surrounding land. The Mount Prospect village board voted this week to postpone plans to forcibly annex the property at 1200 W. Dempster St., an effort launched last month to prevent United from leasing the site as a parking lot for trucks. Full story.
Tech experts point to Ventra app vulnerability
A weak spot in Metra's Ventra app could result in lost revenues from free rides if not remedied, a Chicago high-tech security firm warns. How does Chi Networks know this? Staff experts cracked the app and informed Metra about the flaw recently, said the firm's CEO, Sanjiv Bawa. Full story.
Kane Co. property tax bills coming soon: Average increase 1%
The average Kane County tax bill will increase $53 this year. It's the second straight year taxpayers will pay more. Figures released by the Kane County treasurer's office show the average tax bill will be $6,574 in 2016, an increase of less than 1 percent. Full story.
Duffy state Senate replacement McConchie sworn in
Dan McConchie will be driving down to Springfield this morning to join his new colleagues after being sworn in as the new 26th District state senator at a ceremony last night, filling the empty seat left by Barrington Hills Republican Dan Duffy. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 56 degrees this morning. Thunderstorm expected later today when temperatures reach 66 degrees. It will be 45 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
road work will create restrictions on Hawley Street in Mundelein between Midlothian Road and US 45 until the end of August. Full traffic.