Dawn Patrol: 5-3 win over Brewers cuts Cubs' magic number to 6
Extra special win for Bryant, Cubs
Kris Bryant hit a 2-run homer off Oliver Drake to break a 3-3 tie in the 10th inning, and the Cubs went on to win 5-3. The victory reduced the Cubs' magic number for winning their division to 6. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Large memorial donations provide lift to Mundelein High athletics
A $100,000 memorial donation that funded the renovation of Mundelein High School's weight room likely is the largest monetary gift in the school's 56-year history, officials said. Full story.
Baumer seeks rematch with Crespo in 44th District
Hanover Township Clerk Katy Dolan Baumer of Streamwood announced Thursday she will again seek the Republican nomination for 44th District state representative, while Democratic incumbent Fred Crespo also confirmed his bid for a seventh term. Full story.
Effort to allow backyard chickens in Des Plaines dies
A national news report about the risks of salmonella and a local man accused of using a hunting bow to kill a hawk that attacked his hens contributed to end the effort to allow backyard chickens in Des Plaines. Full story.
Magician, cancer survivor to headline Judson Inspirational Series
"I was a self-proclaimed agnostic, borderline atheist," says Jim Munroe, an author, inspirational speaker and magician from Dallas headlining Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series Oct. 9. Full story.
Two men charged in burglary of Naperville pharmacy
Two men were charged with felony burglary of a Naperville pharmacy after the Naperville Police Department's police dog Rocco tracked down one suspect, and police later took the other suspect in custody. Full story.
Aurora police seek help identifying shooting suspect
The Aurora Police Department is reaching out to the public via social media in hopes of identifying man they believe was involved in a shooting Aug. 26 near New Haven and Hammond avenues. Full story.
Authorities trying to find suspects in shooting that hit car, garage in Aurora
Shots fired in Aurora Tuesday night hit a car and garage, and Aurora police are seeking the public's help finding three suspects, officials said Thursday. Full story.
Chicago man charged with stealing Wheaton couple's car at gunpoint
Bail was set Thursday at $250,000 Thursday for a Chicago man accused of following a Wheaton couple to their home earlier this year and stealing their car at gunpoint, officials said. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 75 degrees this morning. Highs today near 90 again, with lows tonight in the 70s. Full story.
Traffic
Starting today, railroad crossing work is closing Graceland Avenue south from Thacker Street to Walnut Avenue. the closure will last until Thursday. Westbound Pace buses #226 and #250 have been rerouted. Full traffic.
DeBrincat looking to win spot with Chicago Blackhawks
One week into Chicago Blackhawks training camp, and we've seen an awful lot of 19-year-old Alex DeBrincat skating on a line with Patrick Kane and Nick Schmaltz. Beat writer John Dietz shares his thoughts here.
It's Week 5 for prep football
Check out football.dailyherald.com for previews of this weekend's games.