Dawn Patrol: Cubs force Game 6 against Indians
Cubs let it fly in Game 5 at Wrigley
Where there is life, there is hope. And there was newfound life in the Chicago Cubs' bats Sunday night. A 3-2 win in Game 5 at Wrigley Field sends the World Series back to Cleveland for Tuesday's Game 6. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
The Game 5 play-by-play from an Elk Grove bar
The Chicago Cubs faced elimination Sunday in Game 5 of the World Series, but fans at Coach's Corner in Elk Grove Village never lost hope that their team would "Fly the W" and keep the dream alive. Full story.
School report cards coming out today
How did suburban students perform on the state's new standardized test? Parents will find out today when comprehensive results are released from the 2016 Illinois School Report Card, now in its second year. Full story.
No injuries in I-90 rollover
A two-vehicle crash on westbound I-90 yesterday afternoon looked serious, Illinois State Police said, but nobody was injured when one car rolled over and shut down the road temporarily. Full story.
When to trick-or-treat in the suburbs
Get your candy ready. Halloween will bring trick-or-treaters out this afternoon. Full story.
Palatine native surprises dad with World Series tickets, makes film about it
Palatine native Justin Escalona grew up watching sports with his father, Emmanuel Escalona, going to more than 100 Cubs games with him. The pair even were at the Cubs' 2003 National League championship series game against the Florida Marlins when the infamous Steve Bartman incident happened. Full story.
Cupich shows humor in Palatine Mass
The Gospel of Luke met "Cool Hand Luke" during the homily delivered Sunday by Cardinal-elect Blase Cupich at a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of St. Theresa Parish in Palatine. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds with temperatures in the upper 30s. Highs around 62 this afternoon, with lows tonight in the mid 50s. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work will cause restrictions in all directions at Higgins and Big Timber roads near Pingree Grove. Full story.
Cutler will be back at QB tonight against Vikings
Jay Cutler will start at quarterback Monday night for the first time in six weeks, but he'll be leading an offense that has yet to solve the problems that have made the Bears the lowest-scoring team in the NFL. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's preview here.