Dawn Patrol: McDonald's to move HQ?
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Report: McDonald's near deal to move HQ out of Oak Brook
McDonald's is near a deal to leave its Oak Brook headquarters and move to the former Harpo Studios campus in Chicago, Crain's Chicago Business is reporting. In an email to the Daily Herald Wednesday evening, Terri Hickey, a McDonald's spokeswoman, would neither confirm nor deny Crain's report. Full story.
Maryville proposes DCFS partnership on home for teen moms
Despite the closure of its residential facilities announced Tuesday, Maryville Academy is planning to collaborate with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on a new program for teen mothers, state officials confirmed Wednesday. Full story.
2 charged in Lake Bluff-area burglary
Two men who stole a gun and other valuables from a home in an unincorporated area near Lake Bluff on May 18 were apprehended Sunday thanks to an alert neighbor, authorities said Wednesday. Full story.
Trio released while Kane County appeals judge's ruling
Three Minnesota residents were released from the Kane County jail Wednesday while prosecutors appeal a judge's ruling last month that a deputy illegally prolonged a traffic stop and nearly a pound of heroin found in their car could not be used as evidence against them. Full story.
Waukegan police searching for shooter in botched robbery
Waukegan police are searching for a man who shot one person during a robbery attempt at the BP gas station at 902 Grand Ave. in Waukegan early Wednesday morning. According to police, the assailant attempted to strike one of the victims with the gun and the gun discharged, firing a bullet into the man's shoulder. Full story.
MTV dating show to feature two suburban contestants
Two suburban residents will be featured on the new season of MTV's dating show, "Are You The One?", which premieres Monday night, June 13. Sam Handler, of Lake Barrington, and Alyssa Ortiz, of Elgin, are among a group of 20 young people who are admittedly "horrible at relationships" and will try to move past their issues and find their perfect matches. Full story.
Weather
Mostly sunny and 63 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 77 degrees this evening, before falling back to 60 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Grand Avenue is closed between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa due to construction. Monaville Road is the alternate. Full traffic.
Lester tosses gem for Cubs vs. Dodgers
Cubs starter Jon Lester gave up a leadoff home run to Kiké Hernandez in the first inning but was smooth after that as he cruised to a 113-pitch complete game. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take on the 2-1 win here.
Albers' 1st hit since 2007 leads Sox over Mets
Pitcher Matt Albers doubled to lead off the 13th inning for his first hit since 2007 and scored the tiebreaking run as the White Sox rallied past the New York Mets 2-1 on Wednesday. Full story.