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Dawn Patrol: Son in custody after mother's stabbing death

Lisle Township death investigation called a stabbing homicide

Sources say a death investigation Tuesday in a home outside of Downers Grove was a fatal stabbing with a person in custody. One source said a mother was stabbed multiple times and the son was detained. Full story

Thirty chickens and alpacas die in barn fire

A barn at a farm near Libertyville caught fire Tuesday, killing approximately 30 chickens and alpacas. <URL destination="http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180109/barn-fire-kills-30-chickens-several-alpacas-near-libertyville#autoplay">Full story

10-year-old succumbs to heart ailment

Johnny Towler, a Barrington fourth-grader, died on New Year's Eve of inflammation of his heart muscle. Full story

West Chicago teachers picket over contract dispute

West Chicago High School teachers marched outside district offices last night to rally behind union negotiators who are growing frustrated with the slow progress in contract talks after nearly two years at the bargaining table with the school board. Full story

Wheaton residents clamor against drug treatment center proposal

A nonprofit agency hoping to deal with the suburbs' opioid appetite wants to open a treatment center in Wheaton, but neighbors fear how it would affect their property values. Full story

Biss: Illinois suffocating under too many pension systems

Merging Illinois' more than 600 pension systems could reduce inefficiencies and save money, state Sen. Daniel Biss said Tuesday during an interview in which he also hinted at his income tax plan and revealed "micromanaging" by House Speaker Mike Madigan. Full story

Weather

Foggy this morning, with temperatures in the mid 30s. More fog this afternoon, with a chance of showers. Highs today in the upper 40s. Lows tonight in the 40s, with a chance of showers after midnight. Complete forecast

Traffic

Roads could be slick this morning, with drizzle and fog sticking to still thawing roads. A car fire on eastbound I-88 near Naperville Road has two lanes closed and is causing backups. Traffic report

Big man may be on the move

A growing number of rumors are all saying the same thing: The Bulls may trade Mirotic. Full story

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