Dawn Patrol: Inverness woman gets 30 years for killing husband in 1979
Inverness woman gets 30 years for murdering husband in 1979
Jacquelyn Greco, 69, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for her part in the murder of her 34-year-old husband, Carl Gaimari, inside their Inverness home April 30, 1979. She was found guilty Oct. 31 after a weeklong trial that included her daughter and sister testifying against her. Full story.
Waukegan police seek armed robbery suspect
Waukegan police are seeking the suspect in a Thursday afternoon armed robbery of a grocery store on the 600 block of Franklin Street. Store employees said they were robbed by a man with a black handgun, police said. Full story.
Suspects sought in Crystal Lake armed robbery
Authorities are searching for two suspects believed to be involved in an armed robbery of a GameStop in Crystal Lake. A man and woman walked into the store just before its 9 p.m. closing Wednesday, displayed handguns and demanded employees give them money. Full story.
Elgin woman having a happy 100th birthday
"I made it!" said Ruth Koehler upon turning 100 Thursday. The Elgin centenarian celebrated her birthday surrounded by five generations of family members. Koehler attributes her longevity to good genes and healthy choices. "I never smoked, and we had good food when I was young," she said. Full story.
Showdown today after Batavia library bans petitioning outside
A confrontation between a Batavia citizens' group, library officials and the police looms today in response to a new library code of conduct banning political activity outside the main entrance of Batavia's library. a new policy banning petition activity outside the main entrance and in the parking lot of the library has created an unexpected obstacle for petitioners. Full story.
Wauconda's new promotional video a social media hit
A video highlighting Wauconda's recreational amenities, restaurants and schools is a hit on social media - although some people say it doesn't accurately reflect the town's diversity. Called "My Home Town Wauconda," it was added to YouTube last week and has appeared on more than 500 social media pages since then. Full story.
Is Bulls' Butler second-best player in the East?
After scoring 40 points and hitting the game-winning jumper at the buzzer the other night, this is a good time to ask if Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler is the second-best player in the Eastern Conference. Full story.
Blackhawks beat Predators with late goal
Patrick Kane netted a goal off a wrist shot on right wing to propel the Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Kane scored with 5:12 left in the third period after center Jonathan Toews tied it minutes earlier. Kane also had an assist and reached 700 points in his National Hockey League career. Full story.
Weather
You'll find a mostly sunny sky as you head outside today and a temperature in the upper 20s. The high should reach 34 degrees. It'll seem colder, however, due to wind gusts expected to reach about 30 mph. Full story.
Traffic
Drivers on the westbound Jane Addams Tollway, also known as I-90, should be prepred for a right-lane closure between Barrington and Higgins roads. The closure is expected to continue until noon. In Long Grove, Robert Parker Coffin Road between Schaefer and Old Mchenry roads will be shut in both directions until further notice due to repairs to a historic bridge damaged by a crash. Bensenville-area drivers should take note Irving Park Road between Church Road and the southern O'Hare International Airport access street continues to be under major reconstruction. That section of Irving Park is expected to be reduced Ito one lane in each direction. In Lombard, water main work has forced closure of the right lane of westbound Roosevelt Road from Main Street to Finley Road. Full story.