Dawn Patrol: Suburbs push to build in safety for walkers, cyclists
Special report: As crashes rise, suburbs push to build in safety for walkers, cyclists
More bikes, more pedestrians and more vehicles can be a deadly mix in the suburbs, where collisions and fatalities are on the rise. A number of communities are trying to reverse the trend, although most remedies are costly and some may give rise to other problems. Read the second story in a continuing series on the rise of bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the suburbs here.
Lake Zurich police officer injured in crash during traffic stop
A Lake Zurich police officer suffered nonlife-threatening injuries yesterday when two squad cars were rear-ended during a traffic stop, authorities said. The officer and a backup officer were stopped behind a driver who was pulled over about 12:34 a.m. when another vehicle struck the rear of the backup officer's patrol car, pushing it into the other squad car, Sgt. Brad Hoops said. Full story.
Family: Barrington electrician fatally struck by vehicle while working
A 29-year-old electrician from Barrington was fatally struck by a vehicle last week while working on a roadside project in Park City, his family says. Matthew Paulson, a lifelong resident of the area, died Thursday of multiple traumatic injuries related to a vehicle crash, Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper said yesterday. Full story.
Lombard creates new zone to spur Butterfield/Yorktown redevelopment
Lombard has added a new strategy to its financial playbook that officials say will support redevelopment of 100 acres along Butterfield Road: including parts of the Yorktown Center shopping mall. Full story.
Warren Township High School officials investigating racist graffiti
Warren Township High School administrators say they are investigating an instance of "inappropriate, racially insensitive" graffiti discovered on a bathroom stall at the Almond campus last week. The graffiti has been removed, and school officials have been working to identify the individuals responsible, said John Ahlgrim, superintendent of Gurnee-based Warren District 121. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 38 degrees this morning. Highs today in the mid 40s, with lows tonight around 40. Full story.
Traffic
No major traffic delays to report early Monday. Resurfacing work is scheduled to cause daily lane closures on Route 25 between Wilson Street and North Avenue. The construction will affect motorists in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. Full traffic.
Chicago Blackhawks get shut out by Montreal
Jonathan Drouin and Joe Morrow scored third-period goals less than six minutes apart and Montreal went on to a 2-0 victory over the Blackhawks at the United Center yesterday. The Hawks' modest two-game winning streak was snapped as they failed to score a goal for the first time this season despite outshooting Montreal 28-18 through two periods. Read beat writer John Dietz's full take here.
Portis suspension set to end, but awkward situation remains for Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are about to take the next step in the awkward aftermath of their Oct. 17 practice altercation. Suspended forward Bobby Portis is eligible to play for the first time this season tomorrow at Toronto. Portis was docked eight games for punching teammate Nikola Mirotic. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's full take here.