Dawn Patrol: Man accused of setting tower fire; Woman dies in crash
Man accused of setting Elgin Tower Building fire
A 58-year-old man has been charged in the May 11 fire in the Elgin Tower Building. Tommy McBurney, who is homeless, was charged with one felony count of arson, according to a news release from the Elgin Police Department. Full story. w
Fallen Bartlett soldier's parents want former POW put on trial
The mother and stepfather of a Bartlett High School graduate who they believe was mortally wounded while searching for a U.S. soldier held prisoner by the Taliban are urging the U.S. military to put former POW Bowe Bergdahl on trial when he eventually returns. Full story.
Pleviak Elementary hosts open house before closing
There was not an empty parking spot in the lot as many generations of the Pleviak community filed in and out to say a final goodbye to the beloved 100-year-old school. The Joseph J. Pleviak Elementary school hosted an open house celebration Tuesday for alums to come back and reminisce one last time before its June 9 closing. Full story.
Rolling Meadows woman dies in crash
A Rolling Meadows woman died Tuesday when she lost control of her car, crashed into a concrete median wall and was ejected from the vehicle. The accident occurred on Route 53 south of Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows, according to a news release. Full story.
Parts of Route 59 in Naperville to be closed over weekend
A portion of Route 59 in Naperville will be closed in both directions for three days beginning Friday night near the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad underpass to allow crews to install a box culvert beneath the often-congested state road, city officials said Tuesday. Officials said crews plan to close the road in that area at 9 p.m. Friday, and it's not scheduled to reopen until Monday morning. Full story.
Weather
Showers to start day, but they will move out this afternoon, bringing in cooler weather in its wake. It will be 67 degrees as you head out the door, then temperatures will dip to 64 degrees this afternoon, before dropping to 55 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Washington Street is closed between Cedar Lake Road and Hainesville Road near Round Lake Park. People are urged to use Rollins Road as a detour around the construction area. Full traffic.
Abreu, Sox down Dodgers 4-1
Sox slugger Jose Abreu homered in a 4-1 victory over the Dodgers. Thanks to the addition of Abreu, the Sox are in much better shape this year than they were in 2013, Scot Gregor writes. Full story.