Dawn Patrol: Dist. 15 workers rally; Bears win 17-3
Workers rally as negotiations resume in Palatine District 15
Hundreds stood through heavy rains yesterday morning in a show of support for striking workers in Palatine Township Elementary District 15, just before negotiations aimed at ending their weeklong walkout were set to resume. Full story
Nine injured when vehicle crashes into Waukegan restaurant
Nine people were injured, three critically, when a vehicle crashed into a Waukegan restaurant Saturday afternoon, police said. Full story
Mount Prospect, District 214 at impasse over TIF
Mount Prospect officials say they've reached an impasse in talks to settle a lawsuit Northwest Suburban High School District 214 filed over the village's new downtown TIF district. Full story
Less distance, same enthusiasm at Naperville half marathon
Roughly 3,000 runners completed the 13.1-mile course through the streets of Naperville yesterday morning. Full story
Two police officers rescue disabled man, suffer smoke inhalation in Des Plaines fire
Two Des Plaines police officers rescued a disabled man from a burning building yesterday morning. The officers were treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. Full story.
Weather
Showers this morning, with temperatures around 50. Rain in the forecast all day, with highs around 60. Lows tonight in the upper 40s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Railroad crossing work has forced the closure of River Road between Golf and Rand roads in Des Plaines until Wednesday. Pace buses #208 and #234 have been rerouted. Full traffic.
Jackson's 2 TDs power Bears over Panthers
Eddie Jackson became the first defensive player in NFL history with 2 return touchdowns of 75 yards or longer in the same game. That was more than enough scoring yesterday for the Bears in a 17-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers (4-3) at Soldier Field. Full story