Dawn Patrol: Prosecutors say baby sitter caused devastating injuries
Prosecutors say Hoffman Estates sitter caused devastating injuries
A baby sitter from Hoffman Estates was ordered held on $500,000 bail Wednesday. She is accused of shaking a 5-month-old girl repeatedly, causing what one doctor described as catastrophic injuries from which the baby will never recover. Read the full story.
Democrats for governor focus largely on Rauner, Trump
Democrats running for Illinois governor largely avoided sparring with each other in a debate Wednesday, focusing their ire on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's record on the budget and infrastructure and on President Donald Trump's first year in office. Full story.
Charges filed against Streamwood teen over Snapchat photo
A former Streamwood High School student was ordered held on $30,000 bail Wednesday after authorities say he posted a photo to Snapchat showing him holding a rifle with a caption: "What school is first!" Read the full story.
Mundelein's top cop named 2018 Chief of the Year
Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther has been named 2018 Chief of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chies of Police. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the organization citing Guenther's work and leadership in the community. Read the full story.
Lake County deputies de-escalate an armed situation
Lake County sheriff's deputies used crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate an armed situation Wednesday morning in Antioch Township. Read the full story.
Naperville man convicted of sex trafficking
Benjamin Biancofiori, 38, has been found guilty on 14 counts of sex trafficking. Read the full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 31 degrees this morning, but winds out of the northeast make it feel like the low 20s. Cloudy today, with highs in the upper 30s. A chance of showers late tonight, with temps in the mid 30s.Full story.
Traffic
Many roads in DuPage County remain closed due to flooding. The areas surrounding Route 53, Rohlwing Road, Columbine Avenue, Chicago Street, Broadway Street, and Lincoln Avenue North near I-88 in and near Naperville remains closed due to high water. People should avoid the area. Full traffic.
New coaches help bring a new vibe to Cubs camp
After dealing with the dreaded "World Series hangover" last year, the Chicago Cubs sense a different vibe in the early days of spring training this year. Read the full story.