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Dawn Patrol: Vigil held for missing South Elgin teen

Posted November 07, 2016 4:00 am

Lauren Rohr

Lee Filas

Fiona Galvin prays during a candlelight vigil Sunday at Jim Hansen Park in South Elgin for her daughter Kianna Galvin. who disappeared May 6. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com

Vigil held for missing South Elgin teen

Teen Kianna Galvin of South Elgin went missing May 6 after telling her younger sister she was going to nearby Jim Hansen Park. Yesterday, family, friends and neighbors gathered at that same park for a candlelight vigil to mark the 6-month anniversary of her disappearance. Anyone with information is asked to contact South Elgin police at (847) 741-2151. Full story.

Lisa Hoeber gets a hug from a sea lion named Kim during the fourth annual "Aquatic Experience" Sunday at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Schaumburg show celebrates the life aquatic

A pair of sea lions named Kim and Rose greeted guests with hugs yesterday before entertaining with their show "Sea Lion Splash" at the fourth annual Aquatic Experience at the Schaumburg Convention Center. More than 6,000 marine animal lovers were expected to attend the three-day event presented by the World Pet Association. Full story.

Mundelein High School physics teachers Mike Hickey, right, and Matt Farmer load a pumpkin into Big Red the trebuchet during the Mundelein Pumpkin Drop on Sunday at Keith Mione Community Park. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Pumpkins soar over Mundelein

Pumpkins flew high in the air before splattering on the ground to the thrill of the crowd yesterday during the annual Mundelein Pumpkin Drop at Keith Mione Community Park. The event also featured a pumpkin roll for children who sent their pumpkins careening down a hill, and a pumpkin smash that involved baseball bats. Full story.

Weather

Clear and 46 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will reach 65 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 50 degrees overnight. Full story.

Traffic

Pavement patching work is scheduled to cause intermittent restrictions on North Avenue between Glen Ellyn Road and Route 59. Full story.

The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa celebrates with goalie Scott Darling after Sunday night's 4-3 win against Dallas in overtime at the United Center. Associated Press

Blackhawks win 6th straight

Goalie Scott Darling made a huge save, then Marian Hossa scored the game-winner as the Blackhawks defeated Dallas 4-3 in OT. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.

Midseason grades: Healthy players would help Bears defense

If the Chicago Bears' defense ever gets back to full strength, it could help salvage a 2-6 season, says beat writer Bob LeGere. Every football team has injuries, but the Bears' had little depth to begin with. Read his full take here.

Pitcher Jason Hammel is now a free agent after the Cubs declined a $12 million option on his services. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

Cubs decline option on pitcher Hammel

The Chicago Cubs yesterday declined the $12 million club option on right-handed starting pitcher Jason Hammel, making him a free agent. This season, the 34-year-old Hammel went 15-10 with a 3.83 ERA in 30 regular-season starts. He was not a part of the Cubs' postseason rosters. Full story.

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