Dawn Patrol: Geneva grad warns students about 'one careless decision'
<h3 class="briefHead">Geneva grad behind fatal DUI crash warns 'of one careless decision' </h3>
Michael Szot knows how many of the seniors of Geneva High School feel this time of year: on top of the world. They have worked hard for good grades and high ACT scores, just as he did with his 35 on the ACT and No. 9 class ranking. One bad decision a few years later ultimately led to him accidentally killing a good friend and another man in July 2014 in a drunken-driving crash. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Stings lead to prostitution arrests in Batavia</h3>
Two women were charged with prostitution after Batavia police conducted compliance checks on yesterday at two massage parlors, police said. Undercover officers entered Superb Spa, 30 N. Island Ave., at 10:45 a.m. and Gem Spa, 330 E. Wilson St., just after 1 p.m. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Minivan crashes into gas station</h3>
A minivan drove through a glass window of a BP gas station in Wauconda yesterday evening. Nobody was injured when the vehicle went up over the curb just after 6 p.m. and shattered a front window of the station at 510 W. Liberty, Wauconda Fire Lt. Patrick Kane said. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Man convicted of attacking brother-in-law with knife at Delnor</h3>
A Campton Hills man faces at least six years in prison after his conviction Thursday for attacking his brother-in-law and wielding a knife at Delnor Hospital, causing a lockdown at the Geneva facility before his capture in Indiana. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Professor sues CLC over ouster</h3>
A former professor has sued College of Lake County in federal court, claiming he was dismissed, in part, because of emails he sent to school employees and students that administrators didn't like. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Obama administration issues transgender directive</h3>
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration directive issued amid a court fight between the federal government and North Carolina. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Stopgap money for social services passes legislature, but budget concerns remain</h3>
After 11 months, community organizations that provide support for sexual assault victims, addiction treatment, homelessness prevention and other human services could receive a little less than half their state money under a plan approved by lawmakers yesterday. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Weather</h3>
Cloudy and 52 degrees to start the morning. Temperatures will reach 64 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 42 degrees overnight. Some rain is expected in the nighttime hours. Full weather.
<h3 class="briefHead">Traffic</h3>
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May. Full traffic.
<h3 class="briefHead">Ranaudo goes to White Sox in trade after walking 5 against them </h3>
The White Sox have acquired pitcher Anthony Ranaudo from Texas, two days after the right-hander walked five White Sox hitters in one inning with the Rangers. Texas obtained minor league pitching prospect Matt Ball in the deal announced yesterday. The right-hander will report to Class A Hickory. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Why wasn't Jordan an unanimous MVP?</h3>
Earlier this week, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to be voted Most Valuable Player unanimously. Chicago Bulls fans probably are wondering why Michael Jordan was not a unanimous choice for any of his five MVP awards. Beat writer Mike McGraw says that's a good question. Full column.