Dawn Patrol: Daughter 'horrified and shocked' at United passenger's treatment
Daughter 'horrified and shocked' at United passenger's treatment
Physician David Dao fled from the violence of the Vietnam War in a boat when Saigon fell in 1975. But the traumatic experience paled next to the concussion, lost teeth and broken nose he suffered when Chicago security officers dragged him off a full United Airlines flight Sunday, he told his attorneys. Full story.
Three detained in Gliniewicz probe file lawsuit
Three Lake County men are suing Fox Lake, three other North suburbs and several unnamed law enforcement officers, alleging they were unconstitutionally detained as potential murder suspects in the hours after police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz's 2015 suicide. Full story.
Metra train kills pedestrian in Mount Prospect
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train in Mount Prospect yesterday, Union Pacific Northwest trains were halted for more than an hour in either direction after train No. 627 struck the person at about 5 p.m. about a tenth of a mile from the Mount Prospect station, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said. Full story.
Cooper's Hawk to open May 13 in St. Charles
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant plans to hire about 200 workers and open May 13 in St. Charles, while more restaurants are planned through next year, the company's chief executive said yesterday. Full story.
Palatine-area teen missing since March found safe
A missing Palatine-area teen has been found safe, Cook County sheriff's officials said yesterday. Mohamed Massoud, 15, was last seen about 6 a.m. March 22 at his home. Full story.
N. Chicago students win STEM challenge
North Chicago Community High School students have been working closely with AbbVie Foundation to create STEM-based - science, technology, engineering and math - projects that could benefit people with cancer. T Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 46 degrees this morning. Highs today in the mid 60s with a chance of thundershowers. Lows tonight in the upper 50s. Full story.
Traffic
Open roads this morning with no major delays early. Construction of the new Route 390 extension continues to reduce Prospect Avenue in Itasca to one lane in each direction between Granville Avenue and Pierce Road. Full story.
Blackhawks drop Game 1 to Predators
The top-seeded Blackhawks kicked off their best-of-seven series against Nashville at the United Center yesterday, but unfortunately for the Hawks, they became the fifth home team to drop Game 1 when Nashville used a first-period goal by Viktor Arvidsson and outstanding goaltending by Pekka Rinne (29 saves) to escape with a 1-0 victory. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.
Davidson connects again as White Sox knock out Cleveland
Making his second straight start at third base Thursday night, Matt Davidson sparked the White Sox to a 10-4 win over the Indians at Progressive Field. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.
Presence of Rondo, Wade add interest to Bulls playoff matchup
There could be a few interesting storylines in the upcoming Bulls-Celtics playoff series. One place to start is Rajon Rondo, who appeared in 92 playoff games while wearing a Boston uniform. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.