Dawn Patrol: Up to 12 mumps cases now at Barrington schools
Number of suspected mumps cases at 3 Barrington schools now at 12
Health officials said Thursday two Barrington High School students have mumps and they have identified 10 probable cases of the disease at the high school and at Prairie and Station middle schools in Barrington. Full story
Naperville man sentenced to 20 years for murder of new roommate, arson
A Naperville man convicted of murdering his new roommate within hours of moving in and then attempting to "blow the place up" will spend the next several years in prison. Full story
Pedestrian struck by car severely injured in subsequent hit-and-run
Lisle police are searching for a blue Chevrolet Equinox that they say struck a 62-year-old pedestrian, who had already been hit by a previous vehicle, and left the area without contacting police. Full story
Police seek suspects in Arlington Heights battery
Arlington Heights police are looking for two people involved in a battery last month at a downtown bar. Full story
Quigley is lone Illinoisan on committee investigating Russian ties
The stakes are high and so is the pushback, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said yesterday as the House Intelligence Committee embarks on an investigation into whether Russia tampered with the 2016 presidential election. Full story
Elk Grove Village firm's CEO sentenced over anti-terrorism device claims
The former CEO of a now-defunct Elk Grove Village company was sentenced to nine years in prison for bilking investors by claiming to sell equipment that would instantly identify terrorists and detect deadly substances. Full story
Elmhurst Art Museum scores with exhibit mixing pinball, Imagist art
The Elmhurst Art Museum showcases two of Chicago's greatest exports - pinball and Imagist art - in a new interactive exhibit. Visitors can play older machines and view pieces from Ed Paschke and other artists. Full story.
Tart response from prosecutor in Burlington murder case email dispute
An attorney defending the Kane County state's attorney's office against allegations prosecutors improperly accessed defense team emails in a Burlington Township murder case has fired back, arguing Public Defender Kelli Childress is wasting taxpayer dollars because she admitted she doesn't believe the emails were read. Full story
Weather
Mostly clear and 18 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 34 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 27 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Washington Street in Grayslake between Lake Street and Haryan Way until July. Full traffic.
Stingy defense gives Bulls impressive win over Warriors
Either the Bulls played amazing defense or Golden State couldn't shoot straight. The Bulls pulled off a 94-87 victory over the Warriors last night, while Golden State hit a season low for points and shooting percentage. Read Mike McGraw's take