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Dawn Patrol: Controversial gas station project clears hurdle in Glen Ellyn

Posted March 16, 2017 5:00 am

Daily Herald report

Developers are seeking to build a gas station and convenience store, shown in this rendering, on village-owned land at 825 N. Main St. in Glen Ellyn. Courtesy of the village of Glen Ellyn

Controversial gas station project clears hurdle in Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn trustees have awarded a key village permit to developers of a proposed gas station but have yet to give final approval to a project that faces strong opposition from neighbors. Full story

Naperville police shoot at two dogs that chased kids

Naperville police shot at two dogs that were chasing children as they got off the school bus Wednesday, according to a news release from the city's police department. Full story

Fremd team manager Sonia Desrosiers, left, and forward Owen Lang lead the way Wednesday during a ceremonial parade to send the boys basketball team to the state tournament. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Fremd cheers state-bound basketball team

Students and staff at Fremd High School in Palatine gave their undefeated boys basketball team an energetic send-off to the state semifinals Wednesday afternoon. Full story.

Aurora police seek armed robber

Aurora police are seeking a masked man who entered a cellphone store with a weapon and made off with cash and merchandise. Full story

Pie Five franchisee sues company, alleges breach of contract

The franchisee of a Rolling Meadows pizzeria that abruptly closed after three months in business is suing the company, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Full story

Dist. 220 candidates discuss transgender issues

Six candidates running seats on the Barrington Area Unit School District 220 board took mixed positions on the rights of transgender students when asked about the issue during a forum Wednesday. Full story

Nine of Bonnie Dundee's 18 holes could be closed

A portion of the Bonnie Dundee Golf Club in Carpentersville could be transformed into full-service community park, a move that would close nine of its 18 holes. Full story

DuPage sheriff's office getting new dash cameras

The DuPage County sheriff's office is going to spend more than $600,000 to replace aging video cameras in dozens of its squad cars. Full story

Weather

Clear and 21 degrees this morning. Highs around 38 today, with lows tonight near 33. Full story.

Traffic

Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Washington Street in Grayslake between Lake Street and Haryan Way. Full story.

Bulls guard Dwyane Wade shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward James Ennis III during the second half of Wednesday's game at the United Center. Associated Press

Grizzlies grind on Bulls' offense

The Memphis Grizzlies brought the style of game they've long been known for to the United Center on Wednesday. The Bulls shot 37 percent from the field and got nothing easy on offense in a 98-91 loss. Read Mike McGraw's take here.

Will the euphoria last for Northwestern? The No. 8 Wildcats play No. 9 Vanderbilt this afternoon in the NCAA tournament. Associated Press

Imrem: Feel-good NU story not so good for Illini fans

The Illini must have Evanston envy as Northwestern plays in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time, Mike Imrem says. The Wildcats' game against Vanderbilt will tip off at 3:30 p.m. today in Salt Lake City. The Illini, meanwhile, are playing in the NIT. Full column here.

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