Dawn Patrol: Jared jewelry store, Subway shop robbed in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police searching for men who stole diamonds from Jared jewelry store
Three men entered Jared The Galleria of Jewelry store near Woodfield Mall on Wednesday night, used hammers to smash open a display case of loose diamonds and left with what they could grab, Schaumburg police said. Also Wednesday night, a man armed with a handgun robbed a Subway restaurant on North Roselle Road in Schaumburg. Police don't believe the crimes are related. Full story.
BNSF riders can expect Metra delays this morning
Delays on Metra and Amtrak trains at Union Station are possible during this morning's rush hour after a partial train derailment that caused delays throughout the day on Wednesday. Full story.
Police looking for man who tried to rob Rivers Casino in Des Plaines
Illinois State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened last week at the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. Full story.
Madigan subpoenas Massage Envy locations in Elmhurst and Naperville
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued subpoenas Wednesday to find out more about sexual misconduct reported at Massage Envy locations in Elmhurst and Naperville, among others. Full story.
Judge allows DNA evidence linking ex-Marine to Lake County child killings
DNA evidence prosecutors say links a former Marine to the 2005 murders of two little girls in a Lake County park will be admissible if the case goes to trial, a judge ruled Wednesday. Full story.
Sex offender imprisoned for not telling authorities he moved to Aurora
A former Cook County man is headed to prison again for failing to register as a sex offender after moving to Aurora. Full story.
Invasive plants go up in smoke in Busse Forest controlled burn
The Cook County Forest Preserve District and Audubon Great Lakes joined forces Wednesday to set fire lines for a controlled burn in Busse Forest along Arlington Heights Road adjacent to Elk Grove Village. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 43 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 53 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 35 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction of the new Route 390 extension is scheduled to reduce Prospect Avenue to one lane in each direction between Granville Avenue and Pierce Road in Itasca until later this year. Full story.
Garoppolo coming home to face Chicago Bears
The former Rolling Meadows High School and Eastern Illinois star will make his first start as a San Francisco 49er on Sunday against the Bears at Soldier Field. Full story.
Is time right for Chicago White Sox to trade Jose Abreu?
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu's name often came up in trade rumors at the end of last season. The speculation has continued into the off-season, with the Boston Red Sox reported to have interest in him. Full story.
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