Dawn Patrol: Cubs win the World Series
Cubs reverse the curse
The Cubs earned their championship rings along with an exalted place in Chicago sports history Wednesday night with an 8-7 victory in 10 innings over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' full take here.
Drink it all in, Cubs fans, as the drought ends
At 12:48 a.m. Thursday in Cleveland, on a lovely November morning at Progressive Field, the Chicago Cubs were crowned World Series champions, the unstoppable thought of generations overtaking the immovable objection of a sport that was eternally opposed to the happiness of an always embattled, and often embittered, fan base, punished for their loyalty for more than a century. Read Barry Rozner's full column here.
Two men charged in Schaumburg tire-slashing spree
Two men are facing misdemeanor charges in connection with the slashing of about 30 vehicles' tires outside of two office buildings near Woodfield Mall Wednesday morning, a Schaumburg police spokeswoman said. Full story.
Arlington Heights man accused of molestation
An Arlington Heights man accused of sexually abusing two sisters was ordered held on $500,000 bail Wednesday. Baltazar Solorzano, 52, was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Full story.
Des Plaines-area girl goes missing
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is asking for the public's help locating a 16-year-old girl. The girl, Guadalupe Sanchez, was reported missing Monday from her home in an unincorporated area near Des Plaines. Full story.
Former cable technician sentenced in Palatine gun theft
A former cable company technician was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing a gun from a home in Palatine. Andre Cummings Jr., 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday to residential burglary and theft. Full story.
Female executives honored for rock-star work
Eighteen suburban executives were treated like rock stars for their achievements during the 19th annual Influential Women in Business Awards, hosted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger on Wednesday night in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago Area Chapter. Full story.
Woman admits stealing from former roommate in Elgin
A Crystal Lake woman who authorities say stole a gaming system and video games from her former Elgin roommate pleaded guilty Wednesday to residential burglary. Aryanna Eakins, 23, was sentenced to 24 months probation and ordered to pay $634 in fines. Full story.
Weather
Foggy and 54 degrees this morning. Highs around 63 today, with lows tonight in the upper 40s. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Dundee Road in both directions between Milwaukee Avenue and the Tri-State Expressway in Wheeling. Full story.