Dawn Patrol: Protesters target Portillo's opening
Protesters attend Portillo's opening in Deerfield
About two dozen members of a group called "Peaceful Communities" capitalized on Portillo's huge popularity Tuesday in Deerfield to protest restaurants and other businesses that allow concealed weapons. A smaller counterpoint group that had been alerted by the Illinois State Rifle Association gathered near the restaurant entrance to offer an alternative view. Full story.
Key witness changes story on who killed Bensenville store clerk
As opening arguments began Tuesday in the trial of a Chicago man accused of shooting and killing a Bensenville store clerk, a key witness changed his story on who pulled the trigger. Full story.
Buffalo Grove HS mourns teacher who collapsed, died at school
The Buffalo Grove High School community is mourning the loss of Stephanie Ramos, a world languages instructor, after she collapsed and died in the school building Monday. An autopsy Tuesday concluded she died of natural causes. "She really invested her life into her students and was an inspiration to all of us to be the kind of teachers we all want to be," said Principal Jeff Wardle. Full story.
Two Naperville Central students disciplined after fight over racial text
A "racially motivated" text message between two Naperville Central High School students resulted in a fight at the school last week, authorities said Tuesday. Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall said Tuesday night that police are looking into the incident. Full story.
Warren students use positive notes to counter racist graffiti
Positive vibes filled Warren Township High School's Almond Road junior-senior building in Gurnee when students returned to class this week, just days after racist graffiti was found on bathroom stalls at the district's two campuses. About 10 students participated in an effort to write kind messages on sticky notes over the weekend and post them on all 2,500 lockers before school started Monday. "There were a lot of people who were really surprised by it and just really impressed," student Amanda Middleton said. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 46 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 58 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 50 degrees this evening. Full story.
Traffic
Railroad crossing work has forced the closure of Rand Road in both directions between Golf and River roads in Des Plaines until Friday, November 18. Full traffic.
Jets shut down Blackhawks 4-0
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was hopeful the momentum his team built up at home would carry over and last throughout a seven-game road trip, the longest of the season, that began in Winnipeg. It still might, but Tuesday night's performance in a 4-0 loss to the Jets didn't exactly get things off on the right foot, writes John Dietz.
Bulls open circus trip with big win
The Chicago Bulls got a chance to test their depth on the first stop of the circus road trip and delivered impressive results. With Jerian Grant getting his first start of the season, the Bulls jumped out to a big early lead and cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers 113-88 on Tuesday night at the Moda Center. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.