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Dawn Patrol: Glen Ellyn mosque hosts vigil for Orlando victims

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Glen Ellyn mosque hosts vigil

About 100 people attended a vigil at a Glen Ellyn mosque Tuesday night to remember the 49 victims who were killed in Sunday's Orlando shootings and to pray for an end to such crimes. The mosque invited members of other faiths to the vigil, held during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and to send a clear message of solidarity. Full story.

Worshippers pray for more love, respect in Wheaton

Hope brought together about 100 people from several faith communities at Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton on Tuesday night, where a prayer service was held to honor the victims of the Orlando shooting. Full story.

Appellate court reinstates lawsuit in NIU hazing death

An Illinois appeals court on Monday reinstated a wrongful-death lawsuit against former members of the Northern Illinois University chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha in the 2012 hazing-related death of Palatine High School graduate David Bogenberger. Full story.

Aurora 12-year-old gives voice to Nemo in 'Finding Dory'

Hayden Rolence, a 12-year-old Aurora resident, is the new voice of Nemo in the new Disney/Pixar animated adventure "Finding Dory," which opens today. Hayden has been a model since age 4 and says he tried to emulate the last actor who voiced Nemo. Full story.

ECC leaders say layoffs necessary for balanced budget

Layoffs at Elgin Community College among support personnel are coming as the community college's leaders anticipate funding shortfalls next year due to the state's budget crisis. In a move that could save roughly $480,000, anywhere between seven and 20 full-time and part-time positions could be affected. Full story.

A grand plan to honor a grand old flag

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Flag Day, a holiday started by a Batavia resident. On Tuesday night, a Batavia Flag Day monument committee revealed the design for a new monument that will tell the flag's history, showcase its role in major events and honor sacrifices of people who have died protecting the freedoms for which the flag stands. Full story.

Weather

Cloudy and 71 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 89 degrees this afternoon before falling back to 68 degrees tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Fairfield Road is closed between Route 134 and Long Lake Drive in Hainesville due to railroad crossing work. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.

Sox give Frazier night off in loss to Tigers

Just when the Chicago White Sox got Jose Abreu up and running, they decided to take Todd Frazier down for repairs. After going 0-for-6 in Monday night's rousing 12-inning win over the Detroit Tigers, Frazier was on the bench for Tuesday's 11-8 loss. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's full take here.

Healthy Alshon Jeffrey returns to Bears camp

Bears WR Alshon Jeffery passed the eyeball test on the field Tuesday at Halas Hall. He appeared hale and hearty while taking reps with the first team following a 2015 season in which he missed seven games due to injury. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's full take here.

Cubs edge Nationals 4-3

Albert Almora Jr. drove in the go-ahead run with a ninth-inning double, Dexter Fowler had two hits and the Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Tuesday night. Full story.

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