Dawn Patrol: 6 confirmed mumps cases in Lake County
Health department: 6 confirmed mumps cases in Lake County
The number of confirmed mumps cases in Lake County has risen to six and will likely continue to climb, Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Leslie Piotrowski said yesterday. Full story
Des Plaines residents raise stink over proposed commercial compost facility
Some Des Plaines residents are upset over a proposed commercial composting facility, complaining the 25-acre development across from Oakton Community College would cause an odor problem in the area. A Cook County panel will vote on the proposal today. Full story
Kaneland kids help Mississippi counterparts
Mississippi high schoolers Kasha Williams and Chelsy Jones were a little overwhelmed yesterday by the greeting they received at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. The 15-year-olds were there to accept 3,380 books, a half-dozen handmade Adirondack chairs, wooden garden benches and $1,000 for the Rosedale Freedom Project. Full story
Prosecutor: Gunshot residue links Aurora man to ex-girlfriend's murder
An Aurora man accused of gunning down the woman he had two children with fled the crime scene with gunshot residue on his hands, prosecutors say, but his attorneys suggest she was the victim of a drive-by shooting. Full story
ECC, faculty union reach tentative agreement on contract
The Elgin Community College Board and the college's faculty union have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with the help of a federal mediator. Full story
Kane County keeps impact fee despite plea from Elgin
Despite Elgin's top business recruiter calling the move a job killer, Kane County officials rejected a vote Tuesday that would have eliminated a fee it charges new businesses to open or relocate locally. Full story
District 300 school board candidates discuss merits of creative scheduling
Six school board candidates vying to represent Community Unit District 300 say they are open to considering creative scheduling - an idea floated by the district's top educator. Full story
Weather
Mostly clear and 20 degrees this morning. Highs around 31 today, with lows tonight near 20. Full story.
Traffic
River Road in Elgin is closed between Exit Road and the I-90 overpass due to the ongoing widening and reconstruction of the Jane Addams Tollway. Full traffic.
Blackhawks top Canadiens; Anisimov injury not serious
Phew! That had to be the collective reaction of every single Chicago Blackhawks fan who heard coach Joel Quenneville tell reporters that Artem Anisimov did not suffer a serious injury during last night's 4-2 victory over host Montreal. Read John Dietz's take.