Dawn Patrol: Small rally at O'Hare as United CEO apologizes again
United CEO apologizes again; small protest at O'Hare
Changing his tune from saying employees followed established protocol, United Airlines' chief yesterday apologized for a "horrific event," referring to a 69-year-old doctor who was injured as security officers dragged him from an overbooked flight after he refused to give up his seat. A small rally outside United's terminal at O'Hare included a call for a change in airlines' booking procedures. Full story
Garbage truck driver cited for rollover onto car south of Woodfield
The driver of a garbage truck that flipped on its side and landed onto most of another vehicle in Schaumburg Tuesday afternoon has been cited for driving with defective brakes and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Full story
Man taken to hospital after Round Lake Beach shooting
A man was taken to the hospital last night after reports of a shooting at a Round Lake Beach condo, officials said. Full story
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning killed 2 teens in St. Charles, police say
Carbon monoxide poisoning, due to a faulty exhaust-system setup, killed two teenagers March 16 in St. Charles, the Kane County coroner's office announced yesterday. Full story
Allendale reaches $3.75 million settlement over teen's death
The family of a Chicago teen killed last year in a struggle with workers at a Lake Villa group home has reached a $3.75 million settlement to their lawsuit against the facility and several employees. Full story
Naperville woman dies after crash with squad car
A 73-year-old Naperville woman has died of injuries from a crash Saturday evening with a Naperville police officer driving a marked squad car, authorities said yesterday. Full story
DuPage deputies seek 2 men in connection with gun theft
The DuPage County sheriff's office is asking the public for help in identifying two men in connection with the theft of a handgun March 28 from the Almost Whole Sales Guns stores at 7545 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge. Full story
Burlington murder trial delayed two weeks while email fight continues
The trial of a Burlington Township man accused of beating his father to death has been delayed while he fights to have the charges dismissed because privileged defense team emails were inadvertently given to prosecutors. Full story
Weather
Clear and 40 degrees this morning. Highs around 54 this afternoon, with lows tonight near 45. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays early this morning. Bridge work is scheduled to reduce Route 47 to a single lane between Reinking and Big Timber roads until Sept. 1. Temporary traffic signals guide alternating directions of traffic through the single available lane. Full story.
Chicago Cubs get World Series rings tonight
One down, one to go. The Chicago Cubs raised their championship banner Monday night in a stirring ceremony. Today, they'll receive their World Series rings. Read Bruce Miles' take