Dawn Patrol: One killed in Bensenville apartment fire; Kane County to hold 'Black Wednesday' DUI patrols
One killed in Bensenville apartment fire
Fire swept through an 18-unit apartment building in Bensenville early yesterday, killing one resident and leaving several others homeless, authorities said. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire and learn more about the fatality, Fire Chief Michael Spain said. No other injuries were reported. Full story.
Kane County to hold 'Black Wednesday' DUI patrols
Kane County will hold another "No Refusal" anti-drunk driving event Wednesday night, commonly referred to as "Black Wednesday." State's Attorney Joe McMahon announced the event well in advance so people can arrange safe transportation if they are going to be out on what is considered by many as the biggest party night of the year. Full story.
Des Plaines Legion, Sam's Club give away Thanksgiving feasts
Turkey dinners are something many families take for granted on Thanksgiving, but not all can afford to put a turkey on the table. More than 125 families in need won't have that concern this year after they received the materials for a Thanksgiving feast yesterday morning courtesy of American Legion Post 36 in Des Plaines and Sam's Club. Full story.
AP Exclusive: 4 in 5 Illinois debris sites high in toxins
Four in five Illinois quarries that backfill with concrete and other demolition waste show higher-than-acceptable levels of toxins, according to state sampling results obtained Associated Press. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency testing last spring produced levels exceeding allowable limits of arsenic, lead, mercury, atrazine and other heavy metals and pesticides as well as volatile organic compounds that can cause health hazards. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 33 degrees this morning. Highs today around 50, with lows tonight near 40. Full weather.
Traffic
No delays to report early Monday. Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Butterfield Road at Raddant Road in Aurora. Full traffic.
Bears come up short, Lions win 27-24
Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky nearly led a miraculous comeback in the final seconds but, in the end, the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Lions yesterday at Soldier Field was typical, writes beat writer Bob LeGere. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did what he usually does: He leads his team to a late victory. The 3-7 Bears did what bad teams usually do: They found a way to lose. Read his full take here.
5 things we now know about 2017-18 Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks have certainly put their fans through a wild first 20 games - giving them everything from a crazy 10-1 opening-night victory to an absurd scoring drought to fantastic goaltending to impossible-to-keep-track-of forward lines and defense pairings. With one-fourth of the NHL regular season in the books, we pause to ask this question: Just who are the 2017-18 Blackhawks? Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.