Dawn Patrol: Cubs win division, will play Nationals in NLDS
Cubs clinch division with win over Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs let loose in the clubhouse Wednesday night after they clinched the National League Central and their third-straight postseason berth. Full story
Man in critical condition after train strikes car in Lake Barrington
A man is in critical condition after a Metra train struck his car Wednesday evening in the area of Route 14 and Kelsey Road in Lake Barrington, officials say. Full story
Elburn man accused of soliciting minor for sex
Police have arrested Richard L. Herra, 49, of the 400 block of East Reader Street. Full story
Naperville woman guilty in murder of two children
Elzbieta Plackowska will spend the rest of her life in prison after being found guilty Wednesday of 10 counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of two children. Full story
York High School American flag display sparks controversy
The re-creation of a controversial American flag display sparked a firestorm of its own this week in Elmhurst when images of a flag spread on the floor of the York High School library started circulating on social media. Full story
United jet, glider nearly collide over Rockford
Authorities are investigating the unexpected thrill ride United Airlines passengers got earlier in the week when a glider appeared out of nowhere en route to O'Hare International Airport. Full story
District 15 union members picket in Palatine
Palatine Township Elementary District 15 secretaries, nurses, program assistants and other support employees showed their displeasure over stalled contract negotiations in a Wednesday afternoon rush-hour picket off Northwest Highway in the village. Full story
Veterans escort Vietnam Memorial replica to Des Plaines
A motorcycle honor guard accompanied a procession Wednesday of a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., through the suburbs to Des Plaines, where the wall will be on display this week. Full story
Weather
Some clouds and 56 degrees this morning. Highs today around 70, with lows tonight in the upper 50s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report this morning. Resurfacing work is causing restrictions on Route 59 in both directions between I-90 and North Avenue. Full traffic.