Dawn Patrol: Grandson gets 45 years for East Dundee slaying
Grandson gets 45 years for East Dundee murder
A Texas man who was convicted of driving cross-country in July 2014 to murder his grandmother in her East Dundee home for a share of her inheritance was sentenced to 45 years in prison Thursday. Full story.
Waukegan man accused of attempted bank robbery
A suspect has been charged in Wednesday's attempted robbery of a Waukegan bank, police announced Thursday. Officers arrested Connie Downey, 68, of the 300 block of Lake Street in Waukegan, after a short chase. Full story.
Crash victim identified as Grayslake man
A 77-year-old man killed in a car crash Wednesday in central Lake County was identified Thursday as Richard Pearson of Grayslake. Full story.
Young people flock to Elmhurst job fair
Hundreds of teens crowded into Elmhurst's Teen Job & Volunteer Fair Thursday at York High School to meet with roughly 40 potential employers and volunteer agencies. Full story.
Limo driver sentenced to probation
A too-young limousine driver involved in a crash that killed his passenger on I-90 near Elgin in March 2016 pleaded guilty Thursday to violating motor carrier safety laws. Full story.
Arlington Heights police dog retires
Arlington Heights' first police dog in years is retiring after almost a decade on the force, though her retirement is bittersweet. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 50 degree this morning. A warm day, with highs in the low 70s. Lows tonight in the mid 40s. Full story.
Traffic
No significant delays on major expressways right now. Work is causing restrictions on Route 53 between Charles Lane and Harding Road in Lombard. The construction in that area is expected to wrap up in late April. Full traffic.
Reports: Bears to sign QB Mark Sanchez
Lacking a veteran presence at quarterback since Brian Hoyer left via free agency to join the San Francisco 49ers and Jay Cutler was waived, the Bears were set to fill that void late Thursday night with the addition of Mark Sanchez. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.
Blackhawks beat Stars in a shootout
Patrick Kane scored his team-leading 33rd goal in regulation and connected again in the shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night to open an eight-point lead for first place in the Central Division. Full story.
Two Big Ten teams bounced from NCAA tournament
Michigan's dramatic postseason run ended with a heartbreaking 69-68 loss to Oregon, while Purdue collapsed in the second half against Kansas and lost 98-66 Thursday night in NCAA tournament action.