Dawn Patrol: Texting drivers will receive gift from police
Text and drive? Where you could get a phone cradle with your warning
Talking or texting on the phone would normally get you a $120 ticket in one Northwest suburban town, but starting this weekend, you could get a cellphone cradle and warning from police instead. Full story here.
Crystal Lake dad on 'Broken Skull Challenge' tonight
Keith Puralewski is among eight opponents vying for $10,000 in prize money at the end of "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge" at 9 p.m. today on Country Music Television (CMT). At 48, he's the oldest competitor in his bracket. Full story.
District 15, union head back to court
Another court hearing is scheduled for today on whether striking nurses and special education classroom aides should be allowed to participate in a support employees strike at Palatine Township Elementary District 15. Full story here.
Arlington Heights police search for liquor store robber
Arlington Heights police is searching for a man in connection to an armed robbery that took place Sunday at Liquor and Wine on 4218 N. Arlington Heights Road. Full story here.
4 boys arrested after Mount Prospect vehicle burglaries
Mount Prospect police arrested four juveniles from Chicago after numerous vehicle burglaries Sunday morning. Full story.
Wheeling man, father sent to prison
A Wheeling man and his father, who together ran a pair of tutoring companies, were sentenced to federal prison Monday in connection with an $11 million fraud scheme. Full story.
Weather
The rain continues this morning, with temperatures around 49 degrees. Highs today near 50, with lows tonight in the upper 30s. Full story.
Traffic
Some delays on the Tri-State Tollway heading south at the I-290 merger. Resurfacing work is causing delays on Rollins Road between Hook Drive and Route 132 near Round Lake Beach. Full traffic.
Cubs working to replace Bosio
The Chicago Cubs are moving quickly - and quietly - on replacing pitching coach Chris Bosio, whom they fired over the weekend. Full story here.
Bears' offensive approach not sustainable
The Chicago Bears have won back-to-back games for the first time in almost two years with rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky throwing a total of 23 passes, an ultraconservative approach that is not sustainable, beat writer Bob LeGere writes. Full story here.