Dawn Patrol: Babies' red caps promote heart health
Newborns begin donning red caps for American Heart Month
Every baby born in the Chicago area this month will be given a red knit cap courtesy of volunteers participating in the American Heart Association's "Little Hats, Big Hearts" campaign. Read the full story.
Suspect in 8 Waukegan burglaries arrested
A man suspected of eight burglaries in Waukegan was arrested early Wednesday morning. Read the full story.
Weather
A winter storm warning starts at 6 p.m. today and continues through 9 p.m. Friday. Six to 10 inches of snow is possible with the storm. Cloudy and cold this morning, with temperatures in the single digits. Highs in the teens today, with snow starting after 6 p.m. Lows tonight in the teens. Complete forecast.
MAC shows rescheduled because of looming snow
The McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn is rescheduling some events set for today and Friday due predicted severe weather. Read the full story.
Prosecutors say Streamwood man tried to kill estranged wife with hammer
A Streamwood man has been accused of attacking his estranged wife with a hammer. He is being held without bail. Read the full story.
Buffalo Grove man charged with sexually abusing teen
A 53-year-old Buffalo Grove man is charged with sexually molesting a 16-year-old girl. Prosecutors say he was a family friend. Read the full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early this morning. Traffic report.
Driver still suspended after 'grenade' situation on Dist. 34 school bus
A school bus driver for Antioch Elementary District 34 remains on unpaid leave for unspecified actions after he confiscated a replica grenade from a student. Read the full story.
Blackhawks have no excuses for loss to Calgary
No excuses. Plain and simple, that was the message coming from the Chicago Blackhawks one day after their gut-wrenching 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Read beat writer John Dietz's full report here.