Dawn Patrol: New petition backs U-46 board member
New petition supports U-46 board member who opposed textbooks
Student-led petitions calling for the removal of Elgin Area School District U-46 school board member Jeanette Ward over controversial comments she made last month stirred emotions on both sides at last night's school board meeting. Full story.
Round Lake Park police halt body cameras that recorded cops in restroom
The Round Lake Park Police Department has suspended the use of police body cameras after the devices were found to be recording when they weren't supposed to. Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko said the department learned on Saturday the body cameras obtained through Watch Guard Systems were not recording in conjunction with protocols. Full story.
West Chicago man survives hit-and-run, finishes mowing lawn
A West Chicago man survived getting hit by a minivan Friday while mowing his lawn, ABC 7 Chicago reported. Guadalupe Ballinas was helping his son mow the lawn in West Chicago when the minivan veered off the road, knocked him down violently and then sped off. Video shows his shoes flying off as he was thrown several feet. Full story.
Signs offer alternative to suicide along Metra lines
"You are not alone" is the dominant message of a new set of signs posted in a well-traveled place where people truly are not alone but very much in public. Now on display at the 5th Avenue Metra station near downtown Naperville, the signs are part of an effort to prevent suicides along the tracks. Full story.
Marmion student dies after freak accident
A 17-year-old Marmion Academy student died yesterday after falling off a vehicle's running board Friday in the Aurora school's north parking lot. Stephen J. Woodcock, 17, of St. Charles died at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. He had been flown directly to the hospital after the accident around 3:45 p.m. Friday at the school, 1000 Butterfield Road. Full story.
Lake Zurich hears modified plan for Kmart site
A modified proposal for apartments and a retail development on a long-vacant Kmart site was presented to the Lake Zurich village board Monday night. Garden Homes Management Corp. would demolish the Kmart and replace it with three 4-story apartment buildings and a retail center. There would be indoor parking for the one-, two- and three-bedroom rental units from 910 to 1,680 square feet. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 51 degrees this morning. Temperatures will top out at 55 degrees this afternoon before falling to 44 degrees overnight. Full weather,
Traffic
Roundabout construction has closed Burlington Road in both directions at Route 47 in Campton Hills until sometime in the fall. Full story.
Replay worth the wait, Maddon says
A close play happens at first or second base, and an aggrieved manager looks out toward the umpire and back into his dugout, awaiting word. Should he challenge the play and ask for a replay? Or should he not risk losing his challenge for later? As far as Cubs manager Joe Maddon is concerned, the wait is worth it. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
White Sox still in need of a starting pitcher
Some trouble spots are popping up with White Sox. The bullpen took a big step back during a 2-4 road trip to Texas and New York, giving up 14 earned runs in 14⅓ innings over the last five games. And with the exception of ace Chris Sale, the starting rotation has been the bigger concern. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.