Dawn Patrol: Cubs could win World Series tonight
Cubs force World Series Game 7 against Indians
The Chicago Cubs forced the Fall Classic to its limit last night, and they did so in the grandest of fashions. Addison Russell's grand slam in the third inning off reliever Dan Otero broke open a 3-0 game and helped lift the Cubs to a convincing 9-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 at Progressive Field. Full story.
It's Hendricks vs. Kluber tonight in Game 7
The Cubs send Kyle Hendricks to the mound, and the right-hander posted the lowest ERA (2.13) in the major leagues during the regular season while going 16-8. Full story.
Imrem: There's nothing like a World Series Game 7
Rarely do a word and number complement each other as sweetly as this: Game 7. Even more so in baseball than basketball or hockey. Mike's column.
Rozner: Can Cubs finish the comeback?
Can the Cubs complete a comeback from down 3-1 in the series, like the Cleveland Cavaliers did in their NBA championship series? Barry's column.
400 happy Cubs fans celebrate win at Bartlett sports bar
More than 400 fans screamed, hugged and high-fived last night at Bannerman's Sports Grill in Bartlett after the Cubs won Game 6. "Same thing tomorrow, baby!" said fan Scott Calderon, of Bartlett. Full story.
Photo gallery from the game
Our John Starks was at the World Series, and he captured all of Addison Russell's grand slam, among many other things. See the gallery.
Trick-or-treater finds syringe in candy bag
A trick-or-treater in Lake Villa found a syringe containing an unknown liquid in his bag of candy Monday night, police said. The syringe did not have a needle attached. Full story.
Supreme Court transgender case may set precedent for District 211
Both sides of a lawsuit involving transgender students' access to locker rooms and restrooms in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 say the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a similar case out of Virginia might determine the outcome of their dispute. Full story.
Reflejos wins national awards
Reflejos Publications, the Daily Herald's bilingual weekly publication, won seven National Association of Hispanic Publications awards at the group's 34th annual convention in McAllen, Texas. Full story.
Taxes going up in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights' proposed 2016 property tax levy will hit residents with a small tax hike next year to cover the costs of a $2.7 million increase in street infrastructure spending. Full story.
Fight sends two Stevenson High students to hospital
Two Stevenson High School students were injured Tuesday during a fight at the Lincolnshire campus. Police are investigating. Full story.
Dold, Schneider debate on 'Chicago Tonight'
Bipartisanship was a common theme of the final televised debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider last night. In their head-to-head appearance on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight," Dold and Schneider repeatedly expressed a willingness to work with members of their opposing political parties if elected to represent Illinois' 10th District in Congress. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 61 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 67 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 52 degrees tonight. Rain possible in the late afternoon and evening. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge reconstruction closes Ohio Street South in both directions between Rural Street and Indian Avenue in Aurora. Full traffic.