Dawn Patrol: Police questioning relative in 3-year-old Elk Grove Village boy's death
Elk Grove toddler's death a homicide
Police are questioning an Elk Grove Village resident in the fatal beating of a 3-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital Wednesday morning, officials say. Full story
Police: Marijuana, stolen handgun found at Glendale Heights man's home
Adam J. Seger, of the 1500 block of Orchard Lane, is charged with one county of unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to a news release. Full story
Residents demand action on sewer plant stench
Residents near a sewage treatment plant are complaining of a putrid smell that has permeated their Glen Ellyn-area neighborhood for weeks. Last night they demanded someone, anyone, to do something about it. Full story.
Crystal Lake man faces child pornography charges
Police on Thursday arrested a 53-year-old Crystal Lake man who they say is now facing felony child pornography charges. Full story
Customs agent guilty of stealing from traveler
A former customs agent stationed at O'Hare International Airport is facing 10 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of embezzlement for taking $5,000 in cash from a traveler and then trying to hide his crime. Full story
Three charged in armed robbery at Buffalo Grove locksmith
Charges were filed Thursday against three men accused of restraining an employee at a Buffalo Grove business while armed, and then fleeing with several containers of key fobs Wednesday night, authorities said. Full story
Activist says 19-year-old went into Rosemont hotel freezer alone
A Chicago community activist says he watched surveillance video of Kenneka Jenkins and saw her open the door to the Rosemont hotel freezer where her body was found. Full story
Weather
Mostly clear and 65 degrees this morning. Highs today in the low 80s, with lows tonight in the 60s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early this morning. Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Elmhurst Road in both directions between Higgins Road and Oakton Street in Elk Grove Village and Des Plaines until Tuesday, Oct. 31. Full traffic.
Rookie battery runs out of gas, but Cubs don't
The Cubs started a rookie battery Thursday night against the New York Mets, but they had enough firepower to run up another big score. Read Bruce Miles' take here
It's Week 4 in high school football
For schedules and previews of tonight's games across the suburbs, visit football.dailyherald.com.