Dawn Patrol: Niles robbery suspect could be linked to Naperville needle case
Niles robbery suspect could be linked to Naperville needle case, police say
Police say a man who robbed a Niles CVS pharmacy with a hypodermic needle he claimed was filled with HIV-positive blood may be linked to similar robberies in Naperville and elsewhere. Full story.
Cutler undergoing tests for shoulder injury
Bears coach John Fox didn't mention Cutler's injury during yesterday's news conference at Halas Hall, but multiple sources reported that the quarterback was undergoing tests to determine the severity of an injury that is believed to have occurred on the second play of Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Giants in New Jersey. Full story.
New greenhouse to help students with disabilities
Lake Zurich High School debuted a greenhouse yesterday geared to help older students with disabilities gain skills for everyday living and possibly horticulture-related jobs. Potatoes, spinach, lettuce, flowers and more have been planted in the greenhouse by students in Lake Zurich High's special education transitions program. Full story.
No explosives found in Elgin
Elgin police shut down some roads near Lords Park yesterday evening while emergency responders investigated reports of a loud explosion in the area. Full story.
Lake in the Hills man dies after crash
A Lake in the Hills man died early Saturday morning after a car crash in South Barrington, according to reports. The crash happened about 6 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Higgins Road and Route 59. Full story.
Lakemoor site a go for Woodman's grocery
Woodman's Food Market Inc. has restated its commitment to build a large grocery store and other businesses at a key corner in Lakemoor. Village officials said the company board of directors on Friday approved the purchase and development of land at the southwest corner of routes 12 and 120. Full story.
Schaumburg again considering performing arts center
A consultant's feasibility study suggests the time may be right for the village of Schaumburg to build a 2,800-seat performing arts center on the west side of the decade-old Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The board will discuss the study tonight. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 34 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will climb to 44 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 38 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Higgins and Big Timber roads near Pingree Grove. Full traffic.
Northwestern handles No. 22 Texas
Bryant McIntosh had 20 points and five assists to lead Northwestern to a convincing 77-58 victory over No. 22 Texas last night in the semifinals of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. The Wildcats (3-1) will play Notre Dame, which beat Colorado 89-81, in the championship game tonight. Full story.
McDavid, Oilers shut out Blackhawks
Two-and-a-half minutes. That's all it took for the legend of phenom Connor McDavid to come to life for Blackhawks fans Monday night in a 5-0 loss to Edmonton at Rogers Place. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.