Dawn Patrol: Four who rescued chain saw attack victim honored
Arlington Heights police honor four who helped chain saw attack victim
Four people who work in an Arlington Heights office complex were honored Monday by the police department for helping rescue and provide first aid to a man attacked with a chain saw. "I told the guy with the chain saw, 'Chill. Relax,'" Mark Hewitt said. Full story and video.
No deal between striking mechanics, auto dealers after talks Monday
As the auto mechanics strike reaches its one-week mark, both sides had "lengthy discussions" Monday before adjourning without an agreement. Full story
Des Plaines, Rivers Casino in preliminary deal to reopen theater
Des Plaines aldermen have taken the first official step toward reopening the Des Plaines Theatre, a project that could cost taxpayers millions but be a boon for the city's downtown. The city council approved a nonbinding agreement Monday to partner with Rivers Casino. <URL destination="http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170807/des-plaines-rivers-casino-in-preliminary-deal-to-reopen-theater">Full story
Police seek 4 in Aurora shooting
A shooting happened around 7:05 a.m. on the 400 block of South Union Street in Aurora, and four suspects are being sought, according to a post on the Aurora Police Department's Facebook page Monday. Full story
Batavia man killed in Geneva motorcycle crash
A 45-year-old Batavia man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Monday in Geneva, officials say. Full story
Midlothian man faces DUI charges after I-88 crash
Steven A. Johnson Jr., 31, of the 14600 block of Karlov Avenue, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence, resisting a police officer, driving with a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Full story
Rauner appoints former Rep. Senger of Naperville as a deputy chief of staff
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named former state Rep. Darlene Senger, a Naperville Republican, as deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs. In her new role, Senger will coordinate liaisons and advise on legislative affairs, according to a news release. Full story
Barn lost in St. Charles fire
Firefighters on Monday were called to a barn fire in St. Charles that caused about $100,000 in damage, officials say. Full story
Naperville, art world mourn loss of 'Dick Tracy' cartoonist Dick Locher
Dick Locher created characters and critiqued politicians for decades as he drew the popular Dick Tracy comic strip and earned a Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning. Full story
Leicester Road in Elk Grove Village still closed after gas leak
Leicester Road in Elk Grove Village is expected to be closed until midmorning today as crews repair a broken gas main near Alexian Brothers Medical Center, officials said. Full story
Weather
Clear and 62 degrees this morning. Highs around 81 today, with lows tonight near 65. Full story.
Traffic
Cedar Lake Road is closed in both directions between Route 120 and Nippersink Road in Round Lake until Thursday, Aug. 31. Detour via Fairfield Road. Full story
Why White Sox should move Carson Fulmer to the bullpen
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox with the No. 8 overall pick in 2015, Carson Fulmer has struggled as a minor league starting pitcher. As the Sox rebuild, Fulmer looks like he'd be a better fit as a reliever. Read Scot Gregor's take
Inside-the-park homer propels Cubs over Giants
Javier Baez hit an inside-the-park homer to back Jake Arrieta's 11th win and Chicago beat the Giants 5-3 last night in the champion Cubs' first visit to AT&T Park since eliminating San Francisco in Game 4 of the NL Division Series last October. Full story.