Dawn Patrol: Decisive Game 5 tonight for Cubs, Nats
Decisive Game 5 tonight for Cubs, Nats
The only thing sick about Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg Wednesday was his pitching - particularly his changeup - and the way he made Cubs hitters look. Now the series shifts to Washington for the decisive Game 5 Read Bruce Miles' take here
Geneva crash sends two to hospital
Two people were taken the hospital Wednesday after a crash at First and South Streets in Geneva, officials say. Full story
Stephen Stills, Judy Collins to play Arcada in St. Charles
Tickets to see singers-songwriters Stephen Stills and Judy Collins recount their tumultuous love affair through song will be available for purchase today. Full story
Aurora police seek suspects in Monday shooting
Two people were let go after officers couldn't find any damage to tie them to an Aurora shooting Monday, but about $420 in gunshot damage was found in the area later that morning, police said. Full story
Judge to rule Nov. 13 on whether to release mother who murdered daughter
A woman who murdered her 4-year-old daughter is one court date away from learning whether she may be spending the holidays with her ailing father in Arizona or with her fellow patients at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Full story
Weather
A slight chance of rain this morning with temperatures in the mid 50s this morning. Cloudy today with highs in the low 60s. Lows tonight in the 50s. Complete forecast.
Traffic
Construction continues on Algonquin Road between Golf and Roselle roads. Be prepared for delays. No major delays on the expressways early this morning. Traffic report.
Kane County plans to sue opioid manufacturers
Kane County will attempt to pin the blame for a growing number of opioid drug overdose deaths on the makers of a variety of prescription medications via a pending lawsuit. Full story
Bail set for Buffalo Grove brothers accused of having $18,000 in drugs
Police recovered drugs with a street value of about $18,000 at the Buffalo Grove home of two brothers, who faces multiple drug charges, including manufacture and delivery of marijuana. Full story
Willow Creek to name Hybels' successor this weekend
Willow Creek Community Church will announce senior pastor Bill Hybels' successor at its Saturday evening service, the church said in a news release Wednesday. Full story
DuPage commuters get free bouquets in Petal It Forward campaign
Hundreds of DuPage County commuters made a good impression Wednesday by bringing home bright bouquets of flowers to provide a ray of sunshine on a dreary day. Full story
Five reasons behind the Blackhawks' hot start
An under-.500 start seemed completely plausible for the Chicago Blackhawks. But thanks to amazing chemistry, desire and skill, coach Joel Quenneville's squad is 3-0-1 and looks like it may be the team to beat in the Western Conference. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.