Dawn Patrol: Loyola is back in the NCAA tourney

Loyola is back in the NCAA tourney

Absent from the NCAA Tournament since 1985, when star guard Alfredrick Hughes led the Ramblers to the Sweet Sixteen, Loyola can't wait for its first March Madness experience in 33 years. The Ramblers drew the No. 11 seed in the South Region after winning the Missouri Valley Conference championship. They face No. 6 Miami (Florida) Thursday afternoon in Dallas. Scot Gregor's full story.

Elmhurst woman dies in Oakbrook Terrace crash

An Elmhurst woman died Saturday night after being involved in a crash in West suburban Oakbrook Terrace, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Full story.

Did Lincoln Sleep Here?

The Baker United Memorial Methodist Church wants to demolish several old buildings to make way for a prayer garden. But preservationists believe Abraham Lincoln visited and slept in one of the buildings. Full story

Vernon Hills coach charged with sex assault

A Vernon Hills High School soccer coach is facing a dozen felony charges alleging she engaged in sexual activity with three male students, police said Saturday. Full story.

Weather

Cloudy and 31 degrees this morning. Highs today near 41, with lows tonight in the upper 20s. Full story.

Traffic

I-90 West is blocked and one lane of I-90 East is closed due to police activity near Elgin. People should seek alternate routes. Full story.

Rozner: Win or lose, Tiger's return is a gift

Tiger Woods is back. That will be the declaration from around the sports world after Woods finished second at the Valspar in Tampa yesterday, according to Barry Rozner. But back to what? That's the real question. Barry's full column.

Late goals lift Blackhawks over Bruins

Patrick Kane knows the Chicago Blackhawks aren't going to the playoffs. But that doesn't mean he's going to simply lie down and allow opponents to roll over his team, especially when they're playing in front of 21,000-plus at the United Center. John Dietz's full story.