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Dawn Patrol: Cubs still in it to win it

Posted October 19, 2017 5:00 am

Daily Herald report

Cubs starter Jake Arrieta pitched into the seventh inning Wednesday night against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cubs still in it to win it

A gritty effort by starting pitcher Jake Arrieta and a pair of homers by Javier Baez and 1 by Willson Contreras helped the Cubs stave off elimination in the National League championship series. They now trail the Dodgers three games to one in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 starts at 7 tonight. Read Bruce Miles' take

Javier Baez rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning Wednesday night during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Baez also homered in the second inning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cubs woke up, and now fans cling to hope

The Chicago Cubs, running on fumes and about to be eliminated, finally got the bats going against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to keep hope alive. Read Burt Constable's take

Aurora boy describes dog attack

The 10-year-old boy attacked by a pair of pit bulls last week in Aurora was released from the hospital Wednesday and spoke to ABC 7 News about his ordeal. Full story.

2 charged in Lincolnshire vehicle burglary

Two Chicago men have been charged in connection with a Monday night car burglary in Lincolnshire. Full story

Striking support employees and their backers, totaling about 300 people, rallied near Palatine Township Elementary District 15 headquarters in Palatine on Wednesday while contract negotiations occurred inside. Bob Susnjara/bsusnjara@dailyherald.com

Still no contract deal in District 15

After 12 hours of negotiations Wednesday, Palatine Township Elementary District 15 leaders are optimistic both sides are "very close" to a contract agreement for support employees who have been on strike since Monday, according to a District 15 representative. Full story

Warrenville man charged in 135 mph crash out on bail

A Warrenville man accused of causing a fiery fatal crash in Wheaton is free on home confinement after posting 10 percent of his $150,000 bail. Full story

Someone put this sticker - not issued by the police department or by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin - on at least two vehicles in downtown Elgin. courtesy of Elgin police

Fake parking violation stickers in downtown Elgin

At least two people found fake parking violation notices on their vehicles in downtown Elgin, and police are looking for the culprit. Full story

Elk Grove mom pleads not guilty in toddler's death

Joy Ramos, the Elk Grove Village woman charged with striking and killing her 3-year-old son, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday. Full story

Weather

Mostly clear and 55 degrees this morning. Highs today in the upper 60s, with lows tonight in the 50s. Full story.

Traffic

No major delays to report early this morning. Resurfacing work is causing lane restrictions on Irving Park Road in between Wise Road and Bartlett Road. Full traffic.

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