Dawn Patrol: Suburban Coptic church reacts to bombings in Egypt
Suburban Coptic church reacts to bombings in Egypt
The bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt were top of mind yesterday for members of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Burr Ridge. Worshippers prayed during Palm Sunday services for the 44 people who were killed and the many others injured in the attacks. "This definitely hits home for us," youth leader Joe Moawad said, pointing to a large percentage of the church's congregation who immigrated from Egypt. Full story.
Downstate man accused of threatening DuPage County officials
A downstate man remained in custody at the DuPage County jail yesterday on charges he sent a death threat to several county officials, including a judge and police chief. Full story.
Off-duty firefighter helps neighbors escape St. Charles blaze
An off-duty Geneva firefighter helped three neighbors escape unharmed early yesterday after fire swept through their St. Charles home, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage, authorities said. Full story.
Driver sought after leading police on chase in stolen vehicle
Police are searching for the driver of a stolen vehicle that led authorities on a chase through two Lake County communities over the weekend. The chase was underway by about 4:15 p.m. Saturday when the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police departments received a radio alert regarding a stolen vehicle being pursued by North Chicago police, authorities said. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and rainy with temperatures at 63 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach a high of 71 degrees this afternoon before falling to 45 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Quiet commute early this morning. Intersection work is scheduled to cause restrictions on westbound Dundee Road and northbound McHenry Road in Wheeling until later this spring. Full story.
Cubs' Arrieta strikes out 10 in win over Brewers
Jake Arrieta won his second decision of the season in 2 starts yesterday as he and his Chicago Cubs teammates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at Miller Park. The Cubs took two of three in the series as they did in St. Louis in the opening series of the season. They come home tonight for the Wrigley Field opener. Full story.
Familiar loss for Quintana, White Sox
Jose Quintana was back on the mound yesterday for his second start of the season. The Chicago White Sox's new ace was much better than he was in the season opener, when he took the loss against the Detroit Tigers after allowing 6 runs on 5 hits (3 home runs) and 3 walks in 5⅓ innings, writes beat writer Scot Gregor. Read his full take here.
Sergio Garcia wins the Masters
Sergio Garcia finally showed he has what it takes to win a major, and he has a green jacket to prove it. Needing his best golf on just about every shot in the final hour at the Masters, Garcia overcame a two-shot deficit with six holes to play and beat Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff yesterday for his first major after nearly two decades of heartache. Full story.