Dawn Patrol: Hawthorn Woods mom delivers baby at home
How paramedics helped a Hawthorn Woods mom deliver at home
What started as a routine call for a woman in labor turned into an "exhilarating" Saturday night for Lake Zurich firefighters and paramedics, who delivered the baby girl in the family's home. "They were such great cheerleaders, which is what I needed," Hawthorn Woods mom Carolyn Dale said. "I was in a sea of men I didn't know, but by the end of the evening, they were my best buds, and I was crying because they were so amazing." Full story.
10th District Republican hopefuls back 'dreamers,' DACA
Partisan bickering may dominate the Washington, D.C., landscape, but during a forum yesterday in Highland Park, the three candidates in the 10th Congressional District Republican primary said they would reach across the aisle if elected. Libertyville physician and entrepreneur Dr. Sapan Shah, Highland Park resident Jeremy Wynes and Deerfield business consultant Doug Bennett are vying for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider in November. Full story.
Palatine homeowner ignites fire while fixing leaky pipe with torch
No injuries were reported after fire broke out in a Palatine home over the weekend as its owner was using a torch to repair a pipe, authorities said. Palatine firefighters were called to the home in the 1300 block of North King George Court at 5:08 p.m. Saturday on a report of a first-floor fire. The first crews to arrive found the fire in a laundry room, with flames extending through an exterior wall and damaging a small area of siding at the rear of the house. Full story.
Weather
Rain and thunderstorms throughout the day today, before turning to snow and ice overnight. It's 46 degrees this morning, will rise to 53 degrees this afternoon, before dropping to 33 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Butterfield road in both directions near Raddant Road in Aurora until June, 2018. Full traffic
Despite Blackhawks' woes, Saad remains positive
When Brandon Saad found out he was coming back to the Chicago Blackhawks last summer, he was so excited. Forty-six games in, though, nothing has gone as planned. "At times it's definitely frustrating," said Saad, whom Stan Bowman reacquired from Columbus as part of the Artemi Panarin deal. "But for us it's about staying positive." Read beat writer John Dietz's full take here.
Brady leads Patriots back to Super Bowl
Tom Brady shook off a hand injury and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with 2:48 remaining, rallying the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl with a 24-20 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC championship yesterday. Full story.
Foles, Eagles fly into Super Bowl
Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play last night, winning the NFC title in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings. Next up: the Eagles' first Super Bowl appearance since 2005, against the team that beat them then, AFC champion New England. Full story.