Dawn Patrol: Shootings in Des Plaines, Arlington Hts. investigated
<h3 class="briefHead">Police shoot, kill man in Des Plaines parking lot</h3>
Few details have been released regarding police shooting and killing a man in his 40s in the parking lot of a Des Plaines strip mall Sunday afternoon. Officers involved in the shooting suffered injuries and were treated at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. The man's body remained covered near the driver's-side door of a vehicle at the scene on the 1900 block of East Touhy for hours as state police investigators photographed the scene. A medical examiner's office spokesman confirmed the man was shot dead at the scene. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Person of interest sought in Arlington Heights area murder</h3>
Police are seeking a "person of interest" in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man at an Arlington Heights apartment complex where he worked and lived. Abel Oliva died shortly after he was shot multiple times Saturday morning, according to authorities. Police identified several more witnesses Sunday and were attempting to locate the person of interest. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Fire causes more than $150,000 in damages at Naperville home</h3>
A fire last night left on the 1300 block of Frederick Lane left a Naperville home uninhabitable, officials said. A resident of the home ran and rang the nearby fire station's door bell to alert firefighters to the blaze. The cause of the fire remained under investigation Sunday night, but officials estimated the damage at more than $150,000. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Bears rookies downplay concussion talk</h3>
As Bears rookies spend the weekend going through a rookie minicamp, the issue of concussions, highlighted extensively in the league and in the media, does not seem to phase the new Bears. "Just block it out," Bears first-round draft choice Shea McClellin said Sunday when asked how he deals with it. He answered with a simple "No," when asked whether he worries about his future well-being. "They're making better helmets to deal with concussions," he said. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Weather</h3>
Gorgeous day on tap today, with mostly sunny skies, and a high of about 78 degrees. It's clear and 48 degrees as you head out the door this morning, and will dip back to 55 degrees overnight. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Traffic</h3>
An accident is being reported on Route 53 between Rand and Palatine roads. Motorists should be prepared for construction delays on Ela Road between Lake Cook and Cuba roads in Barrington through May. Expect single lane traffic closures during the daytime while work continues. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Sox offense stagnant, while bullpen implodes</h3>
White Sox starter Philip Humber had a solid start through 7 innings Sunday, but the bullpen imploded late in the game after Humber gave up just 2 earned runs in the team's 9-1 loss to the Royals. Addison Reed's streak of 13 straight scoreless appearances ended when he allowed 6 earned runs on 2 hits and 3 walks, raising his ERA from 0.00 to 5.23. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Cubs end 10-game losing streak at Miller Park</h3>
The Cubs won in Milwaukee last night, snapping a 10-game losing street at Miller Park that dated back to last April. Jeff Samardzija gave up 1 run on 3 hits and 2 walks, but was yanked after throwing 91 pitches in 5 innings. The Cubs 8-2 victory prevented the Brewers from completing the sweep. "You've got to give their lineup some kudos," Samardzija said. "They batted and made me throw a lot of pitches and kept fouling balls off." Full story.