Dawn Patrol: Cubs land 7 on All-Star team
Cubs land 7 on All-Star team
The Cubs are sending seven players to the All-Star Game in San Diego next week. The Cubs' entire infield will go as starters, and center fielder Dexter Fowler and pitchers Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester also made the National League roster. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Sale the lone All-Star for Sox
Jose Quintana, David Robertson and Adam Eaton were passed over, so for the second straight year Chris Sale is going to be the lone White Sox representative at the All-Star Game. The statistics say Sale should make his first All-Star Game start, but that decision is up to AL manager Ned Yost. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.
Five injured in Aurora shootings over holiday weekend
Aurora police are investigating four separate shootings that left five people injured over the holiday weekend, police said in a news release Tuesday. Full story.
Campton Hills board again discusses firing administrator
Campton Hills trustees discussed firing Village Administrator Jennifer Johnsen's Tuesday night for the second time in her two-year tenure. However, the village board didn't vote on the matter and will instead discuss it further July 13. Full story.
Libertyville house fire causes 'sizable amount of damage'
A house fire on the 500 block of Fair Hill Road in Libertyville likely started in a second-floor bedroom, said Libertyville Assistant Fire Chief Bob Key. No injuries were reported. Full story.
Gas leak found at Naperville senior facility
First responders found an increased level of natural gas and carbon monoxide late Tuesday morning on the first floor of Sunrise Assisted Living on Ogden Avenue in Naperville, according to a news release. Authorities determined the leak came from a commercial, gas-fed dryer. Full story.
Maine West coaching legend dies
Heavy hearts prevailed throughout the Illinois high school girls basketball world Tuesday with the passing of Derril Kipp, the fifth-winningest girls basketball coach in state history who helped bring Maine West High School a state title. Full story.
Weather
Thunderstorms are expected throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures will be 70 degrees this morning. Highs this afternoon should be around 90. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge work has reduced Route 31 to one lane in Algonquin between Route 62 and Edgewood Drive. Full traffic.