Dawn Patrol: Cubs top Brewers in 13 innnings
Cubs outlast Brewers in 13 innings
Pitcher Travis Wood drove in the go-ahead run when he walked with the bases loaded in the 13th inning after getting out of bases-loaded jam in the 12th to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Full story.
Main suspect in Elgin kidnapping, torture captured
The primary suspect in a February kidnapping and torture of a 19-year-old in Elgin has been arrested in Mexico and is being held on $200,000 bail in the Kane County jail. Luis M. Palomar, 18, of the 0-99 block of Clark Avenue in Lake in the Hills, was in court briefly Wednesday. Full story.
Schaumburg business owner accused of underpaying union workers
The owner of a Schaumburg construction company was charged in federal criminal court on Wednesday after being accused of intentionally underpaying his union-affiliated employees by more than $1.5 million, and underfunding their pension and welfare funds by another $1 million, according to a news release. Full story.
Graduation season continues
Batavia, East Leyden, Naperville Central, Naperville North and Rosary high schools held their commencement ceremonies Wednesday night. For all the pomp and circumstance, click here.
Sugar Grove woman is missing
Officials are asking for help locating a missing woman with Alzheimer's disease. Margaret "Peggy" Banks, was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when she left her home in the Sugar Grove area, according to a news release from the Kane County sheriff's office. Full story.
No one hurt in Wauconda fire
A resident returned home around 5:11 p.m. and discovered fire burning along the exterior of an attached garage at the home in the 500 block of Nancy Court, according to a news release from the Wauconda Fire Department. Full story.
Coach: Legalizing fantasy sports puts student athletes at risk
A suburban baseball coach warned Illinois lawmakers that fantasy sports contests are wagering in the eyes of the NCAA and put student athletes who participate at risk of being suspended. "It is not enough to simply put an age restriction; you should not allow these proprietors to allow student-athletes to risk their academic and athletic future," Phil Apostle, founder and coach of the Glenview-based Ranchers Baseball, said in a letter. Full story.
Weather
Clear and 43 degrees this morning. Temperatures will top out at 64 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 50 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Higgins and Big Timber roads in unincorporated Kane County near Pingree Grove until sometime in the fall. Full traffic.
Sox drop their fourth straight
Despite turning their second triple play of the season Wednesday night, the White Sox fell to Houston 5-3 at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox (25-15) have led the AL Central since April 23, but they've lost four in a row and six out of seven. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.