Dawn Patrol: How much is the soda tax? Retailers struggle with it
Soda tax: Amount we paid ran the gamut
On the first day of what is supposed to be a penny-per-ounce Cook County tax on sweetened beverages, the amount actually charged by restaurants and retailers for fountain drinks ran the gamut. Full story
And it's a tough sell for retailers on the borders
Elgin and Barrington are among towns where consumer choice easily comes into play regarding the tax because they are only partially in Cook County. "We are losing money," one retailer says. Full story
Arrest in Mount Prospect home burglary that was caught on video
A man with an extensive record of burglaries is charged in the July 23 residential burglary in Mount Prospect recorded on home surveillance video and released to the public. Full story
West Dundee firefighters rescue stranded kayaker on Fox River
West Dundee firefighters on Wednesday rescued a man who became stranded without a paddle while kayaking on a portion of Fox River that was still closed by recent flooding, officials say. Full story
Reinhart appears at court hearing for nightclub brawl charges
Former "American Idol" finalist and Wheeling native Haley Reinhart appeared in a Rolling Meadows courtroom Wednesday for a brief hearing related to a brawl that erupted at a Palatine nightclub last month. Full story
Packed room speaks out on Campana apartment proposal in Batavia
Speaker after speaker from Geneva told the Batavia plan commission last night they are worried putting 80 apartments in the Campana building will make the intersection of Route 31 and Fabyan Parkway more dangerous. Full story
Naperville police investigate armed robbery involving festival tickets
Police are investigating a meetup arranged online to buy festival tickets, after they said it turned into an armed robbery in a Naperville parking lot. Full story
Former Cook County assessor's office employee admits to taking kickbacks
A former Cook County assessor's office employee pleaded guilty to taking more than $9,000 in kickbacks from property owners in exchange for helping them obtain fraudulent tax refunds. Full story
Weather
Some clouds and 68 degrees this morning. Rain is expected off and on throughout the day, with highs in the low 80s. Lows tonight around 60. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report this morning. Petite Lake Road is closed between Route 59 and Fairfield Road in Lake Villa until Tuesday, Aug. 15. Full traffic.
Arrieta sharp, but Cubs get blanked by Arizona
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta was sharp once again last night, but former Cubs farmhand Zach Godley matched him in a 3-0 Arizona win at Wrigley Field. Read Jerry Fitzpatrick's take