Dawn Patrol: New Buffalo Grove, Naperville mayors; COD reformers win
Chirico to be next Naperville mayor
Business owner Steve Chirico has easily won the four-way race for Naperville mayor to replace the retiring George Pradel. Chirico finished with 10,671 votes beating opposing candidates Doug Krause, Marty Walker and Jim Haselhorst to become Naperville's mayor-elect. Full story.
Sussman to be new Buffalo Grove village president
Backed by an electorate that got riled up over a large development that never happened, Buffalo Grove Trustee Beverly Sussman bested sitting President Jeff Braiman Tuesday night and will be sworn in as the village's next mayor. Full story.
'Clean Slate' candidates victorious in COD board race
The most closely watched College of DuPage board of trustees race in recent memory ended with both incumbents losing their seats, toppled by three reform candidates who have vowed to undo a generous buyout of the school's president. Full story.
Tight race emerges for last spot on Palatine Dist. 15 school board
Incumbent Manjula Sriram will survive a highly competitive school board race in Palatine Township Elementary District 15, but she failed to persuade voters to back her choices for the other two seats. Full story.
Kaptain re-elected mayor in Elgin
Elgin Mayor David Kaptain soundly defeated challenger Joseph Galvan with 70 percent of the votes in Kane and Cook counties, according to unofficial results Tuesday. Kaptain ran for a second term against Joe Galvan. Full story.
Incumbents easily turn back challengers in Arlington Heights trustee race
With several large, expensive projects looming, voters opted to keep the status quo on the village board in Arlington Heights on Tuesday night. According to unofficial election results, incumbents John Scaletta, Mike Sidor, Carol Blackwood and Robin LaBedz racked up substantial wins in a six-way race for four seats. Full story.
Ellis, Kerr, Ward, Costello, Holt win seats on Elgin U-46 board
Incumbent Traci Ellis and newcomers Susan Kerr, Jeanette Ward, and Phil Costello won four 4-year terms on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board Tuesday, while Cody Holt snatched the unexpired 2-year term. Full story.
Toddler found walking alone in Prospect Heights
A child was found last night near a forest preserve in Prospect Heights, and the Cook County sheriff's office is asking for help identifying her. The girl, who is 3 or 4 years old and possibly has the first name Aaliyah or Alleah, was found at 6:30 p.m. near Milwaukee Avenue and Palatine Road. Full story.
Police release photo of vehicle used in shooting
Evanston police have released photos of the vehicle used in a shooting this weekend that injured two men. A Round Lake Beach man and a Waukegan man were shot early Saturday morning while driving through Evanston on their way home from a Chicago nightclub, police said. Full story.
Protest planned in Waukegan teen's shooting death by Zion police
A march and rally protesting the police shooting death of a Waukegan teen in Zion has been scheduled for Saturday, according to a community activist. The march will begin at 2 p.m. at 24th Street and Galilee Avenue and go to the Zion police station at 2101 Salem Blvd., Zion activist Clyde McLemore said. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 47 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 54 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 47 tonight. Thunderstorms are expected this evening and last through Thursday. Full story.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Route 176 from Gilmer Road and US Route 12 between Mundelein and Wauconda until August. Full traffic.
Wrigley's new open-door plan put into action
Portable toilets stood in place at Wrigley Field yesterday, but the second game of the season got postponed due to cold and rain. The Cubs organization faced a firestorm after fans stood in extensively long lines to use the restrooms during the home opener - even much longer than usual. Full story.