Dawn Patrol: Sentence expected today in Wheaton College 'spy cam' case
Sentencing expected today in Wheaton College 'spy camera' case
Former Wheaton College student Alexander Lim could be sentenced today to up to five years in prison for placing a watch "spy camera" in the bathroom of a college-owned apartment so he could secretly record a group of women he called friends. He then shared several of the files online. Full story.
Police: Man stood nearly naked while Naperville girl biked by
Naperville police are searching for a man who stood outside wearing only a baseball cap while a 15-year-old girl rode her bicycle past him, authorities said Wednesday. Full story.
Schaumburg, Elk Grove police seek same suspect
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they suspect of an attempted sexual assault and several incidents of indecent exposure in Elk Grove Village and a couple of suspicious person complaints in Schaumburg. Full story.
Judge allows some internet search evidence in Naperville murder trial
Grant Muren's internet searches regarding the film "The Bourne Supremacy" may be relevant in his upcoming murder trial but searches involving several pornographic terms and themes are not, according to a DuPage County judge. Full story.
E. Dundee police seek teens who burglarized gas station
East Dundee police are on the lookout for teenagers who burglarized the AmStar gas station at 305 E. Main St. early Wednesday morning, according to ABC 7. Surveillance video shows the teens gaining entry to the gas station by shattering the glass door around 1 a.m. Full story.
'Election Dissection' in Arlington Heights
Daily Herald columnist Kerry Lester spoke to the Arlington Heights Historical Society Wednesday evening about this summer's political conventions and their effect on suburban races in November. Full story.
Weather
Clear and 73 degrees this morning. Temperatures should reach 91 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 75 degrees overnight. A thunderstorm is possible in the evening. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge replacement work has reduced Route 31 to a single lane between Crane and Ferson Creek roads in St. Charles. Traffic is directed through the work zone one direction at a time via temporary signals. Full traffic.
Bears' Cutler takes the high road on Bennett comments
In response to ex-Bears tight end Martellus Bennett's claim in an ESPN the Magazine piece that even when he'd be open, Jay Cutler would throw into double coverage, the quarterback took the high road. "I'm really not gonna get into that," Cutler said. "Most receivers and tight ends are always open (in their minds). So hopefully, Tom (Brady) can do a better job of finding him than I did." Read beat writer Bob LeGere's report from training camp here.
Sox lose to Detroit 2-1
Sox ace Chris Sale started the eighth-inning matchup with his best fastball, and the Tigers' J.D. Martinez drove it an estimated 434 feet into the shrubs above the center field fence Wednesday night in Detroit. Sale walked one and struck out 10 in the 2-1 loss. Full story.
Imrem: Cubs fans can never breathe easy
Being a Cubs fan never is free of stress, Mike Imrem writes. Not even when the current team just swept playoff contender Miami, has baseball's best record and is one of the favorites to win the World Series. Full column.