Dawn Patrol: Cubs fired up as World Series finally returns to Wrigley
Cubs fired up as World Series finally returns to Wrigley Field
If the crowd is half as excited as the Cubs' roster when Game 3 starts tonight at Wrigley Field, keep an eye out for spontaneous combustion. "Woo," relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. said yesterday as an overflow crowd of media flooded the Cubs' clubhouse. "Man, tomorrow. I can't even imagine what that crowd is going to be like." Full story.
Schwarber not cleared to play defense
The legend of Kyle Schwarber already has grown to near-mythic proportions among Chicago Cubs fans. Just think of what it may be if he steps to the plate over the next three days in the style of Roy Hobbs or Kirk Gibson and hits a mighty blast. That's the silver lining Schwarber and the Cubs are looking at in light of Thursday's decision by doctors not to clear him to play the field in Games 3, 4 and 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
11 restaurants opening at Oakbrook Center
This is no food court. It's a place to linger over grilled chicken with African spices or to sip on a glass of aged whiskey. It's also a place that's helping Oakbrook Center stay competitive, retail experts say. Nearly a dozen food vendors and restaurants - three of which are walk-ins - are slated to open in a 14,000-square-foot space the outdoor mall calls the "District at Oakbrook." Full story.
Kirk takes on Duckworth's family history in debate
In a debate packed with testy exchanges, Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk took aim at Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's family history of military service and she criticized him for previous remarks he made against the president, as the candidates made one of their final pitches to voters Thursday. Full story.
West Dundee teen preparing for live performance on 'The Voice'
Whether he's performing on nationwide TV or signing autographs for new fans, Dundee-Crown High School junior Riley Elmore says he's "living the dream." The 16-year-old jazz singer from West Dundee has made it past the first three rounds of NBC's "The Voice. During his next performance, on Nov. 7, the competition will be aired live, and viewers will vote to keep their favorite contestants. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 43 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 66 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 62 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to reduce Grand Avenue to one lane in each direction between Greenview and Ferndale streets in Gurnee. Full traffic.
Bulls open season with victory over Celtics
Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 26.3 seconds left held off a Boston rally and saved the regular-season opener for the Chicago Bulls. They beat the Celtics 105-99 at the United Center in Wade's first official game in a Bulls uniform. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.