Dawn Patrol: Saved by entry to U.S. as refugee, suburban man speaks out against ban
Saved by entry to U.S. as refugee, suburban man speaks out against ban
The Rehbocks, who fled Nazi persecution as German Jews during World War II, were among a small number of refugees granted entry by the United States. They resettled in Chicago in December 1938 and later moved to the suburbs. Full story
Appellate judge upholds Mundelein man's 2014 murder conviction
An appellate judge Wednesday upheld the 2014 conviction of a Mundelein man jurors agreed intentionally caused a crash that killed a Round Lake Beach mother of three in 2012. Full story
4 car burglaries, 1 stolen vehicle reported in Arlington Heights
Police are investigating four car burglaries and one stolen vehicle reported late Sunday and early Monday in Arlington Heights. Full story
Family sues Lombard day care owner over infant's death
The family of a 3-month-old girl who died at a Lombard day care in November has filed a lawsuit alleging the owner left the infant on her stomach unsupervised, ultimately leading to her death. Full story
Elgin lowers land value for impact fees
Elgin is lowering the value of its land available for residential development, which will reduce impact fees paid by builders to the city and school districts - which all the parties involved say is fair. Full story
Harpist soothes the souls at Libertyville hospital
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville launched the Therapeutic Music Ministry program Wednesday to improve the hospital experience for patients. Full story
Elgin group resubmits charter school proposal
A group seeking to open a once-denied charter school in Elgin is hopeful the second time will be the charm. Full story
Chicago Bulls keep streak alive vs. OKC's Westbrook
The Chicago Bulls are one of three opposing teams that have never given up a triple-double to Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook. The streak continued Wednesday night, but for a surprising reason. The Bulls played a dominant second half and rolled past the Thunder 128-100 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, getting the six-game, ice-show road trip off to a good start. Read Mike McGraw's take