Dawn Patrol: 2 in custody after Sleepy Hollow shooting
2 in custody after Sleepy Hollow shooting
Police have two suspects in custody after a shooting involving a federal drug task force Wednesday in Sleepy Hollow. Full story.
Carol Stream woman tried to poison stepdaughter, dad testifies
A DuPage County bench trial began Wednesday in the case of a Carol Stream woman accused of spiking her 17-month-old stepdaughter's milk with nail polish remover. Full story.
Soundgarden sing Chris Cornell is dead
Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52. Cornell was on tour when he died Wednesday night in Detroit, representatives of the singer said in a statement to The Associated Press. Full story.
High winds delay O'Hare flights
O'Hare International Airport lifted a ground stop issued because of high winds Wednesday, but passengers in and out of O'Hare continued to experience delays. Full story
Wheaton man dies after fall at Wrigley Field
A Wheaton man who struck his head after tumbling over a railing at Chicago's Wrigley Field has died. The Cook County medical examiner's office said 42-year-old Richard E. Garrity was pronounced dead Wednesday at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Full story.
Conductor identified in Naperville Amtrak shooting
Naperville police say they are pursuing criminal charges against a Wisconsin man suspected of shooting an Amtrak conductor at the city's 5th Avenue train station. The victim has been identified by a friend. Full story.
High school seniors become alumni
Naperville North, Naperville Central and Rosary held their commencement ceremonies last night. Check out the photos at dailyherald.com/galleries.
Man charged in Lake in the Hills home invasion, kidnapping
49-year-old man remained at the McHenry County jail Wednesday on charges connected to a Lake in the Hills home invasion and kidnapping. Full story.
Hoffman Estates man charged with sexually abusing teen
A 60-year old Hoffman Estates man who told police he thought a teenager out riding her bike was a prostitute and offered her money to have sex with him faces criminal sexual abuse and unlawful restraint charges, authorities said. Full story
Kane County might raise age to buy tobacco
Kane County officials might follow the example of communities to the east in requiring customers to be at least 21 to purchase tobacco products. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear this morning with temperatures of only 68 degrees. Temperatures will reach a high of 77 degrees this afternoon, before plummeting to 44 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
The highways are running without delays early this morning. Intersection work is causing restrictions on westbound Dundee Road in Wheeling at northbound McHenry Road. Full traffic.
Happ, Cubs showing their versatility
Rookie Ian Happ could become the Cubs' next jack of all trades, playing multiple positions. He started Wednesday night's 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in center field. Read Bruce Miles' take here.
Angels sweep White Sox
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in six games, Cameron Maybin had three more hits and the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 12-8 victory Wednesday night. Full story.