Dawn Patrol: Why do youths post bad behavior online?
Why do youths post videos of bad behavior online?
Young adults in a digitally connected world could be tempted by social, mental and behavioral reasons to display their most sinister actions online, as was the case with a video discovered by Chicago police showing the torture of a Crystal Lake man with a mental illness. Full story.
Memorial service planned for Trevon Johnson
As family and friends prepare to remember and bury Trevon Johnson, the 17-year-old Villa Park-area teen shot and killed by a DuPage County sheriff's deputy, they say they still have many questions. Johnson's uncle, the Rev. Alfonzo Singletary of the Tabernacle of Hope Church of God in Christ in Chicago, said they are finalizing plans for a Sunday afternoon memorial service at the church, 1233 W. 109th Place in Chicago, and for a Jan. 14 funeral service at Hope Community Advent Christian Church, 5900 W. Iowa St. in Chicago. Full story.
Waukegan teen ordered held on $3 million bail
A Waukegan man charged with killing a 17-year-old boy during an argument in November is being held in Lake County jail on $3 million bail. Willie C. Jackson, 18, of the 400 block of 10th Street in Waukegan, was ordered held after his appearance yesterday in front of Lake County Judge George Strickland. Full story.
Elgin father and son charged with planning to sell cocaine
An Elgin father and son are accused of possessing a half pound of cocaine and other drugs they planned to sell, according to prosecutors and court records. Travis Charles, 58, and Travis A. Charles, 34, both of the 600 block of Slade Avenue, were arrested after the North Central Narcotics Task Force, a unit of the state police, executed a search warrant Wednesday night. Full story.
Man admits recording former girlfriend in Palatine
A Winnetka man who police say hid a small recording device in the Palatine home of a woman he once dated pleaded guilty to unlawful videotaping Thursday. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and cold with temperatures around 3 degrees. Wind chills make it feel like it's -10 to -20. Highs around 12 this afternoon, with lows near 7 tonight. Full weather.
Traffic
River Road is closed in both directions between Exit Road and the I-90 overpass in Elgin until further notice, due to the ongoing widening and reconstruction of the Jane Addams Tollway. Full traffic.
Is Rondo's time with Bulls really done?
While the Bulls continued their regular-season mastery of the Cleveland Cavaliers - 5-1 in the last six games - a couple of questions should be addressed. Mainly, will Rajon Rondo ever play for the Bulls again and are they a better team with Rondo on the bench? Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.
Blackhawks defeat Sabres in OT
Patrick Kane scored 56 seconds into overtime as the Blackhawks escaped with a 4-3 victory Thursday night over Buffalo at the United Center. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.