Dawn Patrol: Aurora Christian student killed on Kane County road
Aurora Christian High School student killed in 2-vehicle crash
A 16-year old Aurora Christian High School student was killed yesterday in a crash that injured two others near Blackberry Township, police say. Full story
Cops: Naperville Central student brought unloaded gun to school
A student brought an unloaded handgun to Naperville Central High School yesterday, but there was no threat to the students or staff, police and Naperville Unit District 203 officials say. Full story
State panel approves Elgin charter school
With some reservation, a state panel yesterday sanctioned a new charter school to serve Elgin-area students, over the objections of officials at the state's second-largest school district. Full story
'They are suffering a lot': Puerto Ricans flee to suburbs after hurricane
Jessie Bonilla knows she made a sensible decision staying in Elgin instead of going back to Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. But that makes it no less painful to be apart from her family in the most difficult time of their lives, she said. Full story
Police: Man dies after fight at own birthday party
Charges have been filed against two Aurora men after a fight on South State Street resulted in the death of a third man, authorities said. Full story
Police: Aurora man shot at SUV after crash
Ray Buckner, of the 700 block of East Benton Street, Aurora, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm after shooting at a car while picking up fares about 7:20 p.m., police said. Full story
Small Naperville vigil honors Las Vegas shooting victims, calls for change
It's too late to save the 59 people who were killed in the Las Vegas shooting, but it's never too late - or too early - to take action to save others, activists said yesterday at a vigil in Naperville. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and 69 degrees. Highs today around 72, with a chance of showers this afternoon and evening. Lows tonight in the upper 50s. Full story.
Traffic
Chicago Street is reduced to one lane at Willard Avenue in Elgin due to a water main break. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.
White Sox wrap up another losing season, but future finally looking bright
Before the current regular season wrapped up on Sunday with a 3-1 loss at Cleveland, Sox general manager Rick Hahn traded nine more veteran players for prospects between July 13 and Aug. 31. Read Scot Gregor's take
Can Trubisky hype match Chicago Bears' hope?
Mitch Trubisky offers much of what you'd hope to find in an NFL quarterback. He commands a huddle, sees the field and has the physical skills to play the position. So did Jay Cutler. Barry Rozner's view.