Dawn Patrol: Defendant found not guilty of Palatine murders
Defendant found not guilty of Palatine double murders
Jurors yesterday found Marco Lopez not guilty in the 2014 shooting deaths of a Palatine father and son. The verdict followed arguments from Lopez's attorney, Cook County Assistant Public Defender Caroline Glennon, that pointed out the state had no physical evidence to support prosecutors' theory that the 19-year-old gang member gunned down Segundo Reynoso, 36, and his 15-year-old son, Luis, on March 19, 2014. Full story.
Beach Park man, girlfriend charged after SUV crashes into home
A Beach Park man and his girlfriend face multiple charges after he fled from a Lake County sheriff's deputy and drove an SUV into a Waukegan home, authorities said. The sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a 2004 Lincoln SUV driven by Lee Hernandez, 31, at 3:12 p.m. Wednesday. Full story.
Aurora man convicted of gun crimes
An Aurora street gang member who fled from police with a gun last September has been convicted of unlawfully possessing a loaded handgun, Kane County officials said. London Gray, 30, was convicted Wednesday for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member and unlawful possession of a defaced firearm. Full story.
Judge increases bail in Elgin kidnapping, cigarette torture case
Citing another felony arrest and a lack of supervision, a judge yesterday increased bail to $300,000 for an 18-year-old who authorities say masterminded a scheme to kidnap, beat and torture a teen in Elgin earlier this year. Luis M. Palomar of Lake in the Hills is one of four people charged with felony home invasion, kidnapping and battery stemming from a Feb. 27 attack on Palomar's ex-girlfriend. Full story.
Naperville could clear downtown Walgreens to sell alcohol
Drinking-related crime concerns that drove Naperville to prohibit its downtown Walgreens from selling alcohol have subsided enough for the rule to be reconsidered. Liquor commission members voted 4-2 yesterday to recommend the city council rescind a 2014 regulation that forbids the downtown pharmacy from selling packaged liquor. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 71 degrees this morning. Highs are expected to reach 81 degrees this afternoon, with lows tonight around 70. Full forecast.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions at Higgins and Big Timber roads near Pingree Grove. Full traffic.
Ex-Bears kicker Gould has no plans to retire
Robbie Gould is not the retiring sort. So, even after the shock of being released late last Sunday night by the Bears after 11 seasons, the ninth-most-accurate FG kicker in NFL history is eager to get back in the game. Retirement at age 34 is not a consideration. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's report here.
Take in the sights when Cubs play in St. Louis next week
For Cubs fans, all eyes will be on St. Louis when Chicago's North Side team has a chance to clinch its division in play Monday through Wednesday. For fans making the trek to Busch Stadium, St. Louis offers plenty to see and do when they aren't sitting in those rows of red seats rooting for their team of blue. Full story.
How this Cubs team was built
Beat writer Bruce Miles examines the trades the Cubs' front office has made to build an inventory of young talent. Full column.
Week 3 of high school football is here
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