Dawn Patrol: Local Sanders delegates look for more out of Clinton
Local Sanders delegates look for more out of Clinton
State Sen. Mike Noland of Elgin said a raucous delegate meeting with Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention yesterday invigorated his supporters, who hope the candidate's issues live on as the party prepares to nominate Hillary Clinton. Full story.
Sanders to DNC: Clinton must be elected president
Seeking to bridge deep Democratic divides, Bernie Sanders robustly embraced his former rival Hillary Clinton last night as a champion for the same economic causes that enlivened his supporters, signaling it was time for them, too, to rally behind her in the campaign against Republican Donald Trump. Full story with video clips, including from Michelle Obama's popular speech.
District 128 officials: Reserves could be gone in 6 years
Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 officials are concerned continued deficit spending will eat up the district's $81 million in reserves in six or seven years. And a hiring freeze and increased class sizes were among the options floated last night to solve the problem. Full story.
No injuries in partial structure collapse in Palatine
The weight of stormwater on a strip mall in Palatine is blamed for the partial collapse of the structure Saturday night, requiring a 7-Eleven to close indefinitely, fire officials said. Palatine firefighters were called at 11:30 p.m. during the height of Saturday's storms to the strip mall at 749 W. Palatine Road, Palatine fire officials said. Full story.
Des Plaines chamber leader remembered as 'all around a great lady'
Family and colleagues are remembering Barbara Ryan as a dedicated and loving woman who gave her all to help the Des Plaines business community succeed. Ryan, 68, died Saturday after a short battle with lung cancer. Full story.
Lombard man pleads guilty to Schaumburg burglaries
A Lombard man who authorities say stole more than $4,000 in cash and merchandise from Schaumburg businesses earlier this year has pleaded guilty to burglary charges. Armando Rivera, 33, was sentenced to four years in prison in exchange for his guilty plea Friday, court records show. Full story.
White Sox rally to top Cubs in 9th
The Cubs rallied from a 4-run deficit for the second straight game, but it wasn't enough to beat the suddenly hot White Sox, who prevailed 5-4 at U.S. Cellular Field last night. The Sox won their third straight by scoring the winning run in the bottom of the ninth for the second straight game after having blown a lead in the top of the inning. Full story.