Dawn Patrol: Rolling Meadows man loses 73 pounds to win Fittest Loser
Rolling Meadows man loses 73 pounds to win Fittest Loser
Rolling Meadows resident Mel Boldt shed 73 lbs. - or 21.47 percent of his initial body weight - to be named the winner of the 2016 Fittest Loser competition, co-sponsored by the Daily Herald and Push Fitness in Schaumburg. Full story.
Former airport chairman had passion for aviation, teaching others to fly
E. Allan Englehardt flew planes with United Airlines for 38 years, taught others how to fly and served as chairman of the Chicago Executive Airport board of directors for six years. Englehardt died Monday in Lake Bluff at 69. Full story.
DuPage Convalescent Center receives $2 million pledge
Ken Moy of Hinsdale, a retired DuPage County judge, is pledging $2 million to help the county-operated nursing facility in Wheaton. Moy says his wife's battle with Alzheimer's disease led him to make the pledge. "I ask all the people of DuPage County, especially the judges and the lawyers and doctors, to help - to donate to match my funds," Moy said. Full story.
Armed man robs Mount Prospect Subway
Mount Prospect police are investigating Tuesday's armed robbery of the Subway restaurant at 1705 W. Algonquin Road. The thief could be the same man who robbed a gas station in Arlington Heights on Sunday. Full story.
How Rivers Casino saved millions in property taxes
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has reported annual revenues twice as large as any of the state's other nine Illinois casinos. But since the casino opened nearly five years ago, its owners have received more than $4 million in property tax cuts by arguing the property is worth less than it cost to buy and build on. Full story.
Lake County police dog finds man accused of punching cop
Dax, one of the Lake County sheriff's police dogs, is credited with tracking a man who authorities say punched a Fox River Grove police officer and fled the scene. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 53 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach a high of 68 degrees this afternoon, before dropping to 59 degrees overnight. Some rain is expected overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge replacement work is scheduled to close Dauberman Road in South Elgin between Scott Road and US 30 until July 31st. Full story.
Cubs win 8-7 but keep hot start in perspective
The Cubs occupy a lofty perch these days. That doesn't mean team president Theo Epstein is getting too comfortable up there. "We're thrilled with the start we've gotten off to, obviously, but we're not blinded by it," he said Tuesday evening, before his team beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 at Wrigley Field. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' report here.
White Sox bullpen springs a leak in loss to Texas
Sox relievers completely fell apart Tuesday night in a 13-11 loss to the Rangers. Leading 11-6 in the eighth inning, Scott Carroll, Zach Duke and Matt Albers combined to give up 7 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks as Texas stormed back and snapped the White Sox's winning streak at four games. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.