Dawn Patrol: Trubisky impresses, but Bears lose 20-17 to Vikings
Trubisky impresses, but Bears fall to Vikings
Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky took his first snaps as a professional Monday night in front of a Soldier Field crowd of 56,738 that seemed as if it had been waiting for him for years. And, if initial impressions mean anything, Trubisky may be worth the wait. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's full take here.
Soda tax expected to be repealed
Cook County Board commissioners are expected to repeal the unpopular penny-per-ounce sweetened beverage tax this week by a near-unanimous margin, a process that begins with a key finance committee vote today. Full story here.
Mariano's 43rd suburban location opens today
Mariano's suburban reach will spread at 6 a.m. today with the opening of its newest store at the northeast corner of Waukegan Road and Route 22 in Bannockburn. Full story.
Mundelein won't add religious symbols to Christmas tree display
The Mundelein village board voted Monday to keep the town's winter holiday display secular and not place a Hanukkah menorah or other religious symbols near the Christmas tree that's decorated each winter in Kracklauer Park. Full story here.
Rockers return to Libertyville High with a message
"Imagine the world you really want and fight for it, whatever you do." That was the message Tom Morello, best known as guitarist of the band Rage Against the Machine, brought to students Monday at Libertyville High School. He was in town with fellow Libertyville High alum and musician Ike Reilly to talk about their experiences at the school as part of its Centennial Year Celebration. Full story.
Walker to run for his former House seat
Former Democratic state Rep. Mark Walker of Arlington Heights said Monday he plans to make a bid for his old House seat that's being vacated by Republican David Harris. Full story here.
Cubs win ugly to take 2-1 lead over Nats in NLDS
Monday's victory gave the Cubs a 2-games-to-1 lead in the best-of-5 National League division series. They can clinch their third-straight trip to the NL championship series with a victory in today's game, which starts at 4:38 p.m. at Wrigley Field. Full story here.
Weather
Clouds are moving in and it'll be in the low 60s as you head out the door this morning. Expect it to be breezy and the chance chance of rain reaching 72 percent about 2 p.m. The high today will be a more fall-like 67 degrees. Full weather here.
Traffic
Keep an eye out for crashes reported after 7:30 a.m. today in Lake County on Gilmer Road east at Diamond Lake Road in the Mundelein area and Route 12 near Case Road north of Wauconda. In Elgin, there was a report about 7:30 a.m. of a car hitting a bicyclist at Summit Street at Route 25/Liberty Street. Drivers in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows and Palatine should be aware there will be lane restrictions due to resurfacing work in both directions on Algonquin Road between Golf Road and Roselle Road. Full traffic here.