Dawn Patrol: Former Motorola campus planned as new 'destination' in Schaumburg
Former Motorola campus to become new 'destination,' developer says
A hotel, offices, retail stores and housing are all being considered for the former Motorola Solutions campus in Schaumburg, an executive with Chicago-based UrbanStreet Group said yesterday. UrbanStreet, a real estate investment and development firm, last week acquired about 225 acres of the campus and will work with village officials to finalize a plan for its redevelopment in the next six months. Full story.
Woman shot to death in Elk Grove Township
An Elk Grove Township woman was shot to death Sunday in the Willoway Terrace mobile home community, and the Cook County sheriff's office says it has a relative in custody. Divina Salgado, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene around 1:45 p.m., according to Sophia Ansari, spokeswoman for the Cook County sheriff. Full story.
Schaumburg man dies in motorcycle crash near Sugar Grove
A Schaumburg man was killed in a motorcycle crash near Sugar Grove on Sunday, police said. The crash happened about 6:40 p.m. on Jericho Road near the intersection of McCannon Road in an unincorporated area near Sugar Grove Township, Kane County sheriff's officials said. Full story.
Barrington gas station fined for gasoline link
A Barrington gas station has been penalized $20,000 for a gasoline leak earlier this year that seeped into nearby soil, groundwater and village sewers, the attorney general's office said yesterday. Full story.
App will reward Glenbard North students for locking phones
When classes resume later this month, Glenbard North High School will offer students incentives to stay off their phones with Pocket Points, a smartphone app that first rolled out on college campuses. Full story.
DeVry accused of deceptive practices
Downers Grove-based DeVry Education Group said it is under investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general for "possible unfair or deceptive methods." In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, DeVry said it received a demand on July 26 in a civil investigation seeking documents from Jan. 1, 2011, to the present. It is relating to DeVry University's recruitment of students and the reporting of placement and earning statistics, the filing said. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 73 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 85 this afternoon, then dip back to 73 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Railroad crossing work is closing Kirk Road in Batavia between Hubbard Avenue and Wilson Street until Wednesday. Full story.
Cubs' Hendricks continues to impress
Kyle Hendricks tossed a complete-game 5-0 victory over the Miami Marlins last night at Wrigley Field. He's the only Cubs pitcher with 2 complete games this season. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.