Dawn Patrol: 2 cases of MRSA found at Naperville Central; Willowbrook High student dies
DuPage health officials: 2 cases of MRSA found at Naperville Central
The DuPage County Health Department is investigating multiple cases of MRSA, a type of staph infection, at Naperville Central High School, according to ABC 7. School officials said two students were confirmed, treated and now cleared of MRSA infections, ABC 7 reported, and nursing staff members consulted with the health department and followed proper cleaning protocols. Full story.
Official: Willowbrook High School student dies after 'medical emergency'
Willowbrook High School student Abdul Jalal died Monday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency, according to a school spokeswoman yesterday. Dani Brink, the director of community relations for DuPage High School District 88, said Abdul was at the school when the medical emergency began and people rushed to his aid within seconds. Full story.
Lou Malnati's deal will fuel expansion
Northbrook-based Lou Malnati's Pizzeria said yesterday it will fuel expansion plans with an equity investment from BDT Capital Partners, the first time a nonfamily member has taken an ownership share. Chicago-based BDT would not say how much they would invest into the company. The deal is expected to close in October. Full story.
Gail's Carriage Inn opens Arlington Heights location
The Honeyberry Cafe closed earlier this year after three years of serving breakfasts and lunches in Arlington Heights, but a new breakfast restaurant already is open in its place. Gail's Carriage Inn, which also has locations in Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove, opened at 306 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights shortly after Honeyberry Cafe closed its doors. Full story.
Rolling Meadows Jewel will get Starbucks; MingHin Cuisine now open
The Jewel-Osco on Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows will be among 15 of the chain's stores to install a Starbucks kiosk between now and the end of January. Most of the new Starbucks locations will take the place of former TCF Bank kiosks that have moved out, said Melissa Hill, director of public affairs and government relations for Jewel-Osco. Full story.
Winfield Police searching for man who attempted to abduct girl
Winfield Police are searching for a man who attempted to abduct a girl near the intersection of Geneva Road and Mission Court yesterday afternoon. According to the girl, the man was between 25 and 30 years old, white and had medium-length wavy brown hair. The man was wearing dark blue jeans, a black T-shirt and a royal blue baseball hat. Full story.
Libertyville man charged with drug possession
A 24-year-old Libertyville man was charged with a series of drug possession offenses Tuesday, according to the Libertyville Police Department. Police searched the home of Rodrigo A. Rojas, on the 1500 block of West Park Ave., and found 20 grams of cocaine, 100 hits of LSD, 60 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms and 235 Xanax pills, according to a news release from Libertyville police. Full story.
Man airlifted to hospital after crashing into tree in Campton Hills
A man had to be airlifted to the hospital from the scene of a one-car crash in Campton Hills yesterday afternoon, according to authorities. Capt. Matt Starr of the South Elgin Fire Department said two people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a tree just west of the intersection of McDonald Road and Phar Lap Drive in Campton Hills around 4:45 p.m. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 68 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 83 degrees this afternoon, with lows tonight in the upper 60s. Full story.
Traffic
Pavement patching work is scheduled to cause some restrictions on North Avenue between Glen Ellyn Road and Route 59. Full story.
Lackey leads Cubs to victory
Pitcher John Lackey took the ball Wednesday night and got himself into double digits in victories as the Cubs beat the hapless Cincinnati Reds 9-2 at Wrigley Field. Full story.
White Sox loss puts dent in Cy Young hopes
White Sox pitcher Chris Sale's impressive run came to a screeching halt as he gave up 6 runs on 7 hits in just 4 innings, raising his ERA to 3.23. The Sox lost to the Phillies 8-3. Full story.