Dawn Patrol: Wheeling man gets 20 years for stabbing
Wheeling resident gets 20 years for stabbing another man 27 times
A 22-year-old Wheeling man pleaded guilty Wednesday to stabbing another man 27 times nearly one year ago as the victim sat in his car. Full story
Body found in Fox River identified
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the Fox River. The man has been identified as David Rainford, 63, who was homeless. Full story
Aurora police seek man who beat three women
Police are investigating the beating of three women in an Aurora apartment building Monday. Authorities are looking for a man who attacked three women - ages 67, 71, and 77 - on the 400 block of Downer Place. Full story
DUI case dropped against Lake in the Hills cop
No criminal charges will be filed against the Lake in the Hills police sergeant who hit and killed a Lake Geneva woman with his car in December. Full story
Police investigating robbery at Aurora gun shop
Police are seeking information about guns stolen from an Aurora shop. Officials believe two men broke into a gun store on the 500 block of North Oakhurst Drive at 12:05 a.m. Monday and smashed several display cases, took an undisclosed number of guns and fled south on O'Brien Drive. Full story
Lisle releases entire recording of controversial closed session
Lisle has released the entire recording of a controversial executive session to comply with a directive from the Illinois attorney general's office. Full story
Blackhawks overwhelm short-handed Penguins 5-1
Artemi Panarin and Richard Panik started a four-goal first period for Chicago, and the Blackhawks moved closer to locking up the Central Division title with a 5-1 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins. Full story
Weather
Thursday continues as a windy day with thunderstorms and temperatures hovering around 40. Full story.
Traffic
The mix of steady rain, flooding streets and more commuters has led to some fender benders around the suburban roads, but no injuries have been reported, said the Illinois State Police. Expect delays and slower commutes. Full story