Dawn Patrol: Streamwood resident describes fire's start; soda tax challenge
Streamwood townhouses heavily damaged by fire
Streamwood firefighters yesterday fought a blaze in a two-story, six-unit townhouse building just north of Lake Street and east of South Bartlett Road. One displaced resident said the fire began in her townhouse. Full story
Retailers going to court to try to stop Cook County's beverage tax
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association will be in Cook County circuit court Wednesday seeking to stop Cook County's new tax on sweetened beverages. Full story
Teenage girl with special needs testifies in Rolling Meadows sexual assault trial
Prosecutors acknowledged a few things Tuesday about the teenage witness who accused a Rolling Meadows man of sexually abusing her several years ago when the girl and her mother lived with his family. Full story
Benedictine University spokesman fired after he filed discrimination lawsuit
A former Benedictine University employee says he was fired just one day after the initial court hearing for a federal lawsuit he filed against the Lisle-based school alleging civil rights violations, discrimination and a hostile work environment. Full story
Elgin tops DUI arrest increase across state
After training more police officers in detecting impaired drivers, Elgin logged the highest increase in DUI arrests last year among municipal law enforcement agencies across the state, data shows. Full story
Crystal Lake drowning victim identified as Carpentersville man
A man found dead in a Crystal Lake retention pond last week has been identified as 29-year-old Eulalio Elizarraraz Soto of Carpentersville, McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski said Tuesday. Full story
Weather
Mostly sunny and 60 degrees this morning. Highs around 80 today, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Lows tonight near 70. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early Wednesday. Paving operations is causing delays on Route 59 between North Avenue and the Jane Addams Tollway. Expect delays throughout the day. Full story.
Chicago Cubs can't stop Nationals
The Washington Nationals stole the Chicago Cubs blind last night. Nats baserunners stole seven bases in the first four inning against Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta and catcher Miguel Montero. The Nationals beat the Cubs 6-1, and Montero seemed to blame Arrieta for the running game. Full story