Dawn Patrol: Cubs headed to the NLCS
Cubs headed to the NLCS
The Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals engaged in a wild ride Thursday night in Game 5 of the NLDS. A 9-8 win sent the Cubs into the NLCS against the Dodgers. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' report here.
Protest organized ahead of GOP gun raffle in Kildeer
Seventeen gun control and political groups are protesting the 2nd Amendment Dinner and Gun Raffle fundraiser hosted by the Lake County Republicans in Kildeer Friday night. "The fact that Lake County Republicans are auctioning off semi-automatic weapons two weeks after Las Vegas is nauseating. I don't know how else to put it," said Patt Heise, who helped organize the protest. Full story.
Rolling Meadows resident will appear on 'Jeopardy!' today
The answer: This is a "very cool experience" and a bucket list item Rolling Meadows resident Michelle Kritselis says she always wanted to do. The question: What is her appearance on the legendary television game show "Jeopardy!"? Full story.
CN, Nicor resolution allays winter heating concerns
Homeowners can stop stockpiling wood now that Nicor has announced a detente with the Canadian National Railroad over access to a pipeline. The utility had warned in September that about 250,000 customers in western Cook and eastern DuPage counties could be without natural gas this winter unless CN allowed Nicor to lay a replacement pipeline under train tracks where a major derailment occurred this June in Plainfield. Full story.
Planners target expressways now clogged 5½ hours a day
Congestion pricing, special lanes for trucks, more technology and possibly tolls could be in the future for the region's expressways, planners said Thursday. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is drafting a proposal to create a "vision" for transportation that will be released for public comment in April. Full story.
Bail reduced for Elburn man accused of sexually abusing minor
An Elburn man and Naperville firefighter who has been charged with child sex abuse and soliciting a minor for sex had his bail reduced from $250,000 to $100,000 by a Kane County associate judge Thursday. Full story.
Weather
Early morning clouds and temperatures in the upper 50s should give way to partly sunny skies this afternoon and a high of 69, forecasters say. Full forecast.
Traffic
An accident on Interstate 55 south before Veterans Parkway near Bolingbrook slowed traffic about 5 a.m., but has been cleared up. Other major suburban roads weren't reporting any major delays. Full traffic.
Are Bears about to break through on take-aways?
Surprisingly the Bears have played pretty good defense, aside from failing to take the ball away, especially when it's in the air. Coordinator Vic Fangio's crew is No. 6 in total yards allowed but they have zero interceptions through five games this year. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.
Contested goal sparks Wild past Blackhawks
Chris Stewart broke a 1-1 tie by scoring a contested goal with 9:28 remaining in the game and Jason Zucker added a power-play tally 1:57 later as Minnesota defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night at the United Center. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.
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