Dawn Patrol: West Chicago teachers hold vigil as strike threat looms
West Chicago teachers hold vigil as strike threat looms
West Chicago High School's teachers and board remain at odds after their longest negotiation meeting yet. Full story
New school-funding model means $5 million extra for Round Lake district
The new "evidence-based funding" system that the state approved last year should generate $5 million in unexpected money for Round Lake schools. Full story
New $399 million Lake Forest Hospital to open March 3
Two and a half years after breaking ground, the $399 million Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital campus was introduced Monday as offering world-class medicine in a serene setting. Full story
Overstuffed dryer vent leads to house fire
A fire that began in a laundry room on Monday left a Vernon Hills home uninhabitable. Full story
Japanese day school hopes to extend 20-year stay in Arlington Heights
Futabakai, a private elementary and junior high school founded by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, is interested in expanding to the former Rand Junior High building. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and 16 degrees this morning. Highs in the low 30s today, with lows tonight in the mid 20s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early this morning. Due to its deterioration, the Rockland Road bridge over the Des Plaines River in Libertyville is closed until further notice. Emergency repairs are planned and traffic is detoured via Route 176. Full story.
Bulls beat Magic in tale of two dunks
The Bulls gave up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter but recovered in time to beat Orlando 105-101 on Monday at the United Center. Zach LaVine scored on a steal and dunk with 12.4 seconds left. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's full take here.
Coyotes start fast, send Blackhawks to 6th straight loss
Max Domi, Clayton Keller, Alex Goligoski and Tobias Rieder each had a goal and an assist, and the Coyotes pounded the slumping Blackhawks 6-1 on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. Full story.