Dawn Patrol: Cubs in Game 6 tonight
Game 6 tonight in Cleveland
For the past several days, Cubs manager Joe Maddon has been touting this World Series as a great sales tool for baseball. This series between two charter members of the American and National leagues is showing signs of being one to remember. Read baseball writer Bruce Miles' preview of Game 6 here.
Jacquelyn Greco found guilty of husband's 1979 murder
It took more than 30 years for police to charge Jacquelyn Greco with the murder of her husband in their Inverness home. It took a jury about two hours to convict her. Jurors found the 69-year-old grandmother guilty Monday afternoon of the 1979 murder of Carl Gaimari. Full story.
Tickets available for tonight's Cook of the Week Challenge finale
Four suburban home cooks will battle it out in the 2016 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge live cook-off from 6 to 9 tonight at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. You can watch the action unfold while enjoying an appetizer buffet, samples, celebrity chef demos and more. Click here to find out how.
Aurora men charged with theft in North Aurora
Three Aurora men were charged with felony theft after police witnessed them stealing sheets of metal Sunday from a North Aurora business, authorities said. An officer saw a gray pickup truck pull behind a closed business about 10:15 a.m. on the 200 block of Poplar Place. Full story.
Cutler's return leads to Bears' 20-10 upset of Vikings
Quarterback Jay Cutler was back on the field for the first time since a sprained thumb sidelined him during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Eagles, and the difference was noticeable. The result was a 20-10 victory over the visiting Minnesota Vikings who, eight days ago, were undefeated but have slipped to 5-2. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.
Jet engine model had trouble before fire at O'Hare
As authorities investigate why a GE engine failed and led to fire aboard an American Airlines jet Friday, records show federal authorities had asked the manufacturer to fix problems with that type of engine previously. Twenty people were treated for minor injuries Friday afternoon after pilots aborted the takeoff to Miami. Full story.
Wheeling Town Center to open in summer 2018
Wheeling village board members have unanimously given final approval to the Wheeling Town Center, which is expected to welcome its first residents and patrons in summer 2018. The town center is a $110 million project that will bring a five-story, 300-unit luxury apartment building and 100,000 square feet of commercial space, including an anchoring movie theater, to the former Wickes Furniture site just east of the Wheeling Metra station. Full story.
Gunman robs Waukegan phone store
Employees and customers of a cellphone store in Waukegan were robbed at gunpoint Friday, police said Monday. The robbery took place about 7:45 p.m. at the store on the 1300 block of North Lewis Avenue. A few customers and employees were robbed of an undisclosed amount of money and their belongings, police said. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 62 degrees this morning. Highs today near 72, with lows tonight around 60. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work continues to cause delays on US Route 45 in both directions between Route 176 and Woodlawn Drive in Mundelein. Full story.