Dawn Patrol: Our talent competition finalists perform
Top 10 finalists perform in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition
At last night's top 10 performance of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at Schaumburg's Prairie Center for the Arts, host Rob Pileckis repeatedly stated how hard it's going to be for the judges to pick a winner. "This could be anybody's contest," said returning judge and Daily Herald reporter Barbara Vitello. The winner of the summerlong talent competition will be crowned Saturday at a live finale. Full story.
Two hold up delivery driver in South Elgin
South Elgin police are looking for two suspects in the Friday armed robbery of a Chinese food delivery driver, who told officers that two masked men approached him in the 300 block of Pleasant Drive with handguns drawn. The assailants left with an undisclosed amount of cash, a cellphone and the food. Full story.
Receding river allows for Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run
The annual Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run along the Fox River in St. Charles went on as planned yesterday after high water in the Fox River receded to the point the park and trail were usable for the race. Full story.
A visit to Rolling Meadows' National Night Out could win you a Jimmy Garoppolo autograph
Those who attend National Night Out in Rolling Meadows tomorrow will have a chance to win an autograph from a Super Bowl champ. Jimmy Garoppolo, New England Patriots quarterback and Rolling Meadows High School alumnus, will autograph a Patriots jersey for the winner of the Rolling Meadows police department's raffle. Full story.
White Sox trade Cabrera to Royals for two pitchers
The Chicago White Sox traded another veteran for prospects, this time sending Melky Cabrera to the Kansas City Royals for two pitchers and cash considerations. The move was general manager Rick Hahn's fifth trade since July 13, when Jose Quintana was sent to the Chicago Cubs. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's full take here.
White Sox beat Indians on Davidson's walkoff homer
Matt Davidson hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, and the White Sox snapped a seven-game home losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians yesterday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Full story.
Caratini connects on 1st career HR, Cubs beat Brewers
Victor Caratini hit his first career home run, a solo shot that broke a tie in the seventh and backed John Lackey's solid six-inning start to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 yesterday. Full story.