Dawn Patrol: Ives wants consolidated school districts
Ives wants consolidated school districts
State Rep. Jeanne Ives said that, if elected governor, she would push to consolidate school districts to save money and eliminate waste. But she also called for downsizing Elgin Area Unit District 46. Read the full story.
Cary, Huntley robberies might be linked
The FBI now believes that bank robberies in Cary and Huntely may have been committed by the same man. A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest. Read the full story.
Pedestrian struck by car in Elgin
A pedestrian was struck by a car about 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Elgin Police Department. Police believe the crash may have been fatal. Randall Road was closed temporarily between Big Timber Road and Fox Lane. Read the full story.
Woman charged with prostitution at Warrenville spa
A Naperville woman has been charged with prostitution following a joint investigation by Warrenville police and the DuPage County sheriff's office at the Sunlight Spa, 29W701 Butterfield Road, Unit 101. Read the full story.
Leider Greenhouses produce more than 200,000 poinsettias for holidays
Yesterday was National Poinsettia Day. The family-owned Leider Greenhouses in Buffalo Grove grew more than 200,000 poinsettias to sell during the holiday season. Read the full story.
Ex-teacher asks judge to review abuse case
A former Gavin District 37 teacher sentenced to 50 years in prison for molesting two former students has filed paperwork to have his case reviewed by a Lake County judge. Michael Vucic, 45, claims his constitutional rights were violated. Read the full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 22 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures are expected to top out 29 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 22 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early Thursday. Intersection reconstruction work is scheduled to reduce Northwest Highway to one lane in each direction near Broadway Street in Des Plaines until Spring, 2018. Full story.
Dunn comes through in clutch as Bulls win fourth straight
Nikola Mirotic scored 29 points and Kris Dunn knocked down a couple of clutch jumpers down the stretch as the Bulls won their fourth in a row, beating Utah 103-100 on Wednesday at the United Center. Read the full story.