Dawn Patrol: Shooting suspect described as “paranoid”
Authorities say shooting suspect was "paranoid" about Buffalo Grove family's car
A 20-year-old Wisconsin man charged in the fatal shooting of a Buffalo Grove woman was paranoid about vehicles with tinted windows - the apparent reason he fired on Tracy Czaczkowski's car Sunday as she and her family returned from the Wisconsin Dells - prosecutors say in court documents made public Wednesday. Zachary Hays, 20, of West Allis, is charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide and three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Full story.
St. Charles school board president tackles, disarms gunman
Steve Spurling, president of the Community Unit District 303 School Board, tackled and detained a neighbor who is accused of firing several shots at his injured wife outside their home Tuesday. The neighbor, a 65-year-old man named Scott Turnya, was charged late Wednesday with attempted murder, aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm. Full story.
Wheaton boy severely injured by car
A 6-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a car on the 1200 block of Taft St. in Wheaton, police said late Wednesday night. Lt. Bill Cooley said that boy ran in front of the car, which was eastbound, around 3:55 p.m. Full story.
Kane County raise proposal revived to include more politicians
A week after a proposal to give raises to eight Kane County elected officials died, a plan to give raises for 32 elected officials rose to take its place Wednesday.
South Elgin manufacturer cited for safety violations that led to amputation
A South Elgin metal manufacturer faces $70,000 in penalties for safety violations that led to the amputation of a 21-year-old temporary worker's fingers after a Nov. 4, 2015, accident. Full story.
Former Lake Zurich cop admits arson
A former Lake Zurich police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to setting a fire in a trash receptacle last year outside a Goodwill store in Algonquin. Robert Brasky, 59, was sentenced to two years of probation, a fine of $1,000 plus court costs and the cost to replace the trash receptacle he burned. Full story.
Home in Elgin retirement community damaged in fire
No one was injured in a fire in the Willow Lakes Estates retirement community Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The building, a quadruple-wide manufactured home on the 100 block of Bayview Road, sustained about $55,000 in damage. Full story.
Toto, tribute to Prince among new Arcada shows
The rock band Toto and The Purple Xperience, a tribute to Prince, are two of the newest shows added to the summer calendar at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 38 degrees this morning. It will turn sunny and 57 degrees this afternoon before dropping to 44 degrees this evening. Full weather.
Traffic
Intersection and traffic signal work will reduce the intersection of Route 12 and Molidor Road to one lane in all directions during daytime hours until June. Full traffic.
Kenny Williams opens up about LaRoche situation
In an exclusive interview with Daily Herald beat writer Scot Gregor, White Sox Vice President Kenny Williams said he wasn't worried that the Adam LaRoche retirement controversy would destroy clubhouse chemistry and switch the focus from playing winning baseball. "Just the opposite," Williams said. Full story.
Imrem: Finding new Illini mascot no easy task
Daily Herald sports columnist Mike Imrem thinks the University of Illinois was right to dispatch Chief Illiniwek, but finding a replacement will be difficult. "This subject is important because the right mascot would be merchandising gold and help Illinois' athletic department pay off all those contract settlements with failed coaches and flawed administrators." Full column.