Dawn Patrol: Plans for Rosemont restaurant fall through; Biles wins 3rd gold in Rio
Plans for seafood restaurant in Rosemont dropped
Plans for a seafood restaurant in Rosemont's entertainment district have been dropped after the owner withdrew from consideration, village officials said. Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market, the creation of Chicago restaurateur and actor Glenn Fahlstrom, was proposed for a new one-story, 6,000-square-foot building next to Muvico theater in MB Financial Park. He walked away because of cost considerations, Mayor Brad Stephens said. Full story.
Former Rosemont public safety superintendent Stephens dies
Donald E. Stephens II, 63, who served the village of Rosemont for more than 43 years, including a long tenure as its public safety superintendent, died Saturday morning, the village announced yesterday. "Stephens II was a tireless public servant whose legacy is one of professionalism and loyalty," the statement reads. "His strong leadership and determination will be everlasting in the department and the Village of Rosemont." Full story.
Naperville's India Day festival, parade celebrate culture
The second annual India Day Parade and Celebration brought more than 15,000 people to Naperville yesterday for a milelong parade, Indian food and a free concert by popular Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan. "We wanted to get more involved, more integrated," said Viral Shah, treasurer of event organizer Naperville Indian Community Outreach. "The importance of the parade is just that - to bring about happiness and celebration." Full story.
Parade, fest offer glimpse of the heart of Gurnee
Gurnee is known for Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills. But for a real window into the life of the town, just head to Greenleaf Street before the start of the village's annual Gurnee Days Parade. This year's parade, which took place yesterday, was one of the events culminating a four-day festival that referred to the current Olympic Games with the theme, "Gurnee Days Goes for the Gold." Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 72 degrees this morning. Temperatures will top out at 78 degrees this afternoon, then dip to 70 overnight. Rain is expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Full story.
Traffic
Ongoing major reconstruction has reduced Irving Park Road to one lane between Church Road and O'Hare South Access Road until Fall, 2017. Full traffic.
Bolt wins third-straight gold in 100-meter event
Jamaican superstar runner Usain Bolt's swan song in the Olympic 100 meters last night was a no-doubter - a pedestrian-by-his-standards 9.81-second sprint down the straightaway, but not so slow that he couldn't take time to point at his own chest with his thumb a step before he crossed the finish line. Full story.
Simone Biles dominates vault to win 3rd gold in Rio
Simone Biles' golden run in Rio is picking up steam. The 19-year-old superstar added a third gold medal to her haul yesterday, easily capturing the women's vault final. Biles, who helped the "Final Five" to team gold and also dominated the all-around competition last week, averaged 15.966 on her two vaults yesterday to become the first American woman to win the event at the Olympics. Full story.
Cubs lose 6-4 to Cardinals
Stephen Piscotty hit a three-run homer, Brandon Moss followed with a solo shot one out later and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run eighth inning to beat the Cubs 6-4 last night. Full story.
Sox's Sale now 0-4 in last six starts
Left fielder Christian Yelich threw out pinch-runner Carlos Sanchez trying to score from second base on a two-out single in the ninth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the White Sox 5-4 yesterday. Sox ace Chris Sale (14-6) allowed five runs in 6 2/3 innings. He's 0-4 in his past six starts and hasn't won since his suspension for cutting up the team's throwback jerseys July 23. Full story.