Dawn Patrol: St. Charles police search for masked robber
St. Charles police searching for masked robber
St. Charles police are offering a cash reward for information about the robbery of a convenience store Saturday night, according to a news release issued Tuesday. Full story.
Body believed to be missing Aurora woman
The search for a missing Aurora woman ended Tuesday when police and volunteers found a body near Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road. Full story.
New mariachi band connects W. Chicago students to heritage
West Chicago music teachers Janet Sikma and James Wallace hoped the launch of a mariachi band at Leman Middle School would be successful, but after just a few months they're already seeing it has made a profound impact on the community. Full story.
Crash delays Union Pacific Northwest trains
No one was injured Tuesday evening when a Metra train struck a unoccupied, parked car near a set of elevated tracks. Full story.
Buffalo Grove man honored for helping save boy who was drowning
A Buffalo Grove resident who saved a boy from drowning while on vacation in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, over the summer received a national award Tuesday from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. Full story.
1 thief flashes gun after men stole saw blades in Naperville
Police are on the lookout for two men who stole saw blades from a Naperville business, then flashed a gun to store security on their way out of the parking lot. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 20 degrees this morning. Highs around 35 this afternoon, with lows tonight in the upper 20s. Full story.
Traffic
Construction of the new Route 390 extension continues to reduce Prospect Avenue to one lane in Itasca between Granville Avenue and Pierce Road. Full traffic.
Senators stop Blackhawks' win streak at 5 games
For one night Blackhawks' victories stopped, as Ottawa used a 3-goal second period to snap Chicago's five-game winning streak. See beat writer John Dietz's take here.
Review: Animated 'Sing' hits sharp notes of humor
"Sing" leans heavily on easy commercial hits from Katy Perry, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and others, plus flicker-fast camera shots and a barrage of silly, kid-friendly jokes, Dann Gire writes. Read his full review here.