Dawn Patrol: What witnesses saw before Route 53 head-on collision
Witnesses describe wrong-way crash on Route 53
Illinois State Police had not yet said last night how Mount Prospect resident Zachary Sipe drove his 2014 Toyota south in the northbound lanes of Route 53 near Euclid Avenue, colliding into two other cars and causing his own and a Lisle cabdriver's death. Witnesses described seeing the car whiz by them, headlights in their face. Full story.
Viking ship replica coming to Chicago after all
The crew of the replica Viking ship Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre from Norway — temporarily stuck in Bay City, Michigan by its need for a U.S.-required navigational pilot — will set sail for Chicago's Tall Ships exhibition at Navy Pier after all. Not all the money sought has been raised, but at least Chicago was added back to the Viking ship's itinerary. Full story.
Federal mental health bill shifts focus to preventing tragedy
U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania and 10th District Rep. Bob Dold of Kenilworth hosted a summit Tuesday at the Lake County Health Department to promote a bill that ensures “treatment before tragedy” and puts $150 million toward national mental health efforts. The pair also toured Northbrook's Compass Health Center. Full story.
Trial begins for McHenry man accused of killing girlfriend
The trial for William J. Ross, accused of killing his girlfriend and entombing her decaying body in his McHenry home in 2011, began yesterday, with prosecutors citing Ross's criminal past that includes a 2007 conviction for misdemeanor battery of that girlfriend. The defense said there is no witness to the slaying. The trial is expected to last through the week. Full story.
O'Hare gate expansions good news for western access, Cronin says
DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin said yesterday talk of adding gates on the west side of O'Hare and an underground people-mover are good signs that the suburbs are gaining more clout at the airport. Full story.
Huge new plane lands at O'Hare
Private suites, lie-flat beds, a lounge, showers, free Wi-Fi and a 261-foot wing span glided into O'Hare International Airport yesterday. The world's largest commercial airplane, the Airbus A380, arrived at Terminal 5, berthing at a gate which received $5 million in modifications to accommodate the behemoth. Full story.
Man dies after driving under semitrailer truck in Wadsworth
A Wisconsin man died Monday after he drove his Chevrolet Malibu under a semitrailer truck in Wadsworth, authorities said yesterday. The 54-year-old man from Hales Corners, Wisconsin, was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Saint Catherine's Medical Center in Kenosha. The truck driver was not injured. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and 74 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 88 degrees this afternoon, with lows tonight in the low 70s. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge work has reduced Route 31 to one lane in Algonquin between Route 62 and Edgewood Drive. Full story.
Arrieta is good, but the Cubs not good enough
With 10 days of rest, Jake Arrieta came back for the Chicago Cubs with a full pallette against the New York Mets. He wound up with a no-decision. The Mets scored a run in the ninth inning for a 2-1 victory. Full story.