Dawn Patrol: Rauner promises property tax fix
Rauner says he'll order state lawmakers to stop handling tax appeals
Gov. Bruce Rauner promised Thursday to sign an executive order that would prevent state lawmakers from handling tax appeals cases. Legislators are currently able to represent clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board, which hears complaints about property tax assessments. He also called on Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios to resign. Full story
Libertyville asks residents to conserve water
Libertyville officials are asking residents and business owners to use water only as needed after a shutdown of the village's water distribution system for repairs. Full story
Round Lake Beach civic center treasurer accused of stealing funds
The treasurer of the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center Foundation faces theft charges after being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the nonprofit organization, authorities said Thursday. Debra Knill, 46, was indicted by a Lake County grand jury Wednesday on three counts of theft of more than $10,000. Full story
Florida man faces sex abuse charges in McHenry County
A 61-year-old Florida man is being held in Woodstock on charges of sexually assaulting and abusing a young girl with a disability. Manuel A. Rivera of Tampa, Florida, is accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and abuse, which could carry a penalty of up to 30 years in prison. Full story
Two hurt in crash on westbound I-90
Two people were seriously injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles that caused significant traffic backups on westbound Interstate 90 between Meacham and Roselle Roads in Schaumburg Thursday evening. Full story
Arlington Heights man had nearly 14 pounds of marijuana
An Arlington Heights man who authorities say possessed almost 14 pounds of marijuana - worth more than $125,000 - was ordered held Thursday on a total bail of $115,000. Charged with a felony, Devon Trevino, 32, could face up to 30 years in prison. Full story
Hoffman Estates traffic stop leads to drug charges
A Chicago man pulled over by Hoffman Estates police Wednesday for a traffic violation had more than 30 grams of what authorities suspect was cocaine hidden in his underwear, prosecutors said during the man's bond hearing Thursday afternoon. Full story
Four suburban Catholic schools to close at end of school year
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday that it will close four suburban Catholic schools due to falling enrollment and financial troubles. The more than 600 students at St. Cyprian School in River Grove, Holy Cross School in Deerfield, Incarnation School in Palos Heights and Our Lady of the Ridge School in Chicago Ridge will have to find new schools for the 2018-2019 school year. Full story
Weather
Mostly clear and 25 degrees this morning. Mostly sunny today, with highs today near 40. Windy tonight, with lows near 30. Full weather.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Intersection reconstruction work is scheduled to reduce Northwest Highway to one lane in each direction near Broadway Street in Des Plaines. Full traffic.