Dawn Patrol: New section of Route 390 'just the beginning'
New section of Route 390 opens, is called 'just the beginning'
Officials envision eventually linking Route 390 into O'Hare International Airport's western side and providing parking, a building with ticketing, TSA screening and a people-mover taking passengers to terminals. Full story about the section that opened Wednesday.
Mike Imrem's final column: Why is it never easy to say goodbye?
How thrilled must Jimmy Garoppolo be that he wasn't traded to Halas Hall's graveyard of quarterbacks? Longtime columnist Mike Imrem wraps up 39 years of column writing by asking that and other loose-ended questions in his final column.
Barrington High students suing district for handling of controversial photo
Six Barrington High School students have filed a defamation lawsuit in federal court saying they were unconstitutionally disciplined for posting a photo to social media that was misconstrued as being racist. Learn more about the case here.
Worker rescued from trench in Mount Prospect
Firefighters responded to a trench collapse Wednesday afternoon in Mount Prospect. The worker freed himself and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Full story.
Reflejos presents excellence awards in Hoffman Estates
Six suburban Latino students and more than 30 community organizations, businesses and individuals were honored Wednesday night during Reflejos' sixth annual Reflecting Excellence Awards. Full story.
Probation, restitution for ex-Chicago cop in Naperville tent-burning case
The retired Chicago police sergeant accused of setting fire to a vacant tent belonging to a Naperville squatter has been sentenced to two years' probation and ordered to pay restitution. If he completes the probation, the conviction will be removed from his record. Read more about his sentencing hearing here.
Weather
Cloudy and 49 degrees this morning. Highs in the 50 today, with rain in the forecast all day. Lows tonight in the 40s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Resurfacing work is scheduled to cause daily lane closures on Route 25 in both directions between Wilson Street and North Avenue. Full traffic.
Lake County circuit clerk now accepting online payments
The Lake County circuit clerk announced Wednesday that payments for certain criminal and traffic cases can now be made online. Full story.
Blackhawks bounce back
Corey Crawford kept Philadelphia at bay with several spectacular saves in the first 23 minutes, Artem Anisimiov and Jonathan Toews scored second-period goals 20 seconds apart, and the Hawks went on to a much-needed 3-0 victory Wednesday night at home. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.