Dawn Patrol: How the world has changed since the Cubs' 1908 victory
5 ways the world changed since the Cubs' 1908 victory
The Cubs haven't won a World Series title since before women could vote in America, the Chicago Bears existed and construction began on the Titanic. Here a few more things that have changed in the last 108 years. Full story.
Vernon Hills man identified as motorcyclist killed in Buffalo Grove crash
A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Vernon Hills was killed yesterday after a two-vehicle crash in Buffalo Grove, police said. The accident, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred about 1:20 p.m. at Aptakisic Road and Twin Oaks Boulevard. Full story.
Naperville marathoners go extra mile for local charities
Perhaps the biggest winner of the fourth annual Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon was charity. Many of the estimated 4,150 runners in the event were not only celebrating personal accomplishment when they crossed the finish line yesterday, but their success in raising money and awareness for good causes across the region. Full story.
Antioch man seriously injured in Wadsworth crash
An Antioch man was seriously injured early yesterday after his pickup truck crashed into a tree in Wadsworth, officials said. A preliminary investigation shows the 27-year-old man was driving north on Dilleys Road about 3:30 a.m. when he lost control of his Ford F-150 "for an unknown reason," according to a news release from the Lake County Sheriff's office. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 49 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 56 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 44 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction of the new Route 390 extension is scheduled to reduce Prospect Avenue in Itasca to one lane in each direction between Granville Avenue and Pierce Road until late 2017. Full traffic.
For Cubs' Epstein, it's vision accomplished
The Chicago Cubs reaching the World Series for the first time since 1945 realized something team president Theo Epstein visualized in the early days of the rebuilding process. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Rozner: Cubs' McLeod is scouting the big prize
Jason McLeod, the Chicago Cubs' senior vice president and scouting director, deserves a huge portion of the credit for the team's climb from the very bottom to the very top, columnist Barry Rozner writes. A big part of the Cubs arriving on the big stage is the type of player they have targeted, which involves both talent and character. Full column.