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Dawn Patrol: West Chicago teachers could take strike vote soon

Posted January 18, 2018 4:00 am

By Natalie Watts and Lee Filas

West Chicago High School teachers conduct an informational picket before Tuesday night's school board meeting. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com

West Chicago teachers could hold strike vote in 'near future'

West Chicago High School teachers on Wednesday discussed authorizing a strike after declaring an impasse in contract talks that have dragged on for nearly two years. No decision has yet been made. Read the full story.

Pingree Grove garage burns

No one was injured in a garage fire in Pingree Grove Wednesday night. Read the full story.

Lake Zurich planners vote against Life Time Fitness

After a lengthy fact-finding process, the Lake Zurich planning and zoning commission voted 5-1 against a plan to build a Life Time Fitness at the old Hackney's site, 880 N. Old Rand Road. Full story.

Second lawsuit alleges sex abuse at Elgin psychiatric hospital

A second lawsuit alleging sexual abuse was filed against the state-run Elgin Mental Health Center on Wednesday in federal court. Read the full story.

Village of Libertyville and David Adler Music and Arts Center officials kicked off a year of celebration Wednesday morning marking 100 years of the David Adler estate along Milwaukee Avenue. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Libertyville kicks off celebration of Adler centennial

On Wednesday, Libertyville officials kicked off the "The Big 100," marking the beginning of the yearlong centennial celebration of the David Adler estate and a lead-in to a campaign for extensive improvements at the village-owned facility. Read the full story.

Two new restaurants get permission to open in Lake Zurich

Two new restaurants are coming to Lake Zurich. In a unanimous vote, the village board approved a drive-through lane for a new Meat & Potato Eatery and a liquor license for a new Carlos Mexican Grill & Seafood 4. Read the full story.

Democratic candidate for governor Tio Hardiman meets with the Daily Herald editorial board on Wednesday in Arlington Heights Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Hardiman favors gun restrictions, no public funds for private schools

Democratic candidate for governor Tio Hardiman talks about gun violence, banning assault weapons, why charter schools don't need public money and casinos. Read the full story.

Weather

Mostly cloudy and 18 degrees this morning. Highs today in the mid 30s, with lows tonight around 25. Full story.

Traffic

No major delays to report early Thursday. Roadwork is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 120 in both directions between O'Plaine Road and Knight Avenue in Lake County. Full traffic.

The Bulls' Kris Dunn is treated by the medical staff after hitting his face on the floor after a dunk during the second half of Wednesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors at the United Center. Associated Press

Bulls can't run with Warriors for all four quarters

Despite a strong start for the Bulls, the Golden State Warriors won 119-112 at the United Center Wednesday night. Read the full story.

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