Dawn Patrol: Professor in hijab; COD tussle
Wheaton College puts professor on leave as she wears hijab
The Wheaton College professor who was showing solidarity with Muslim women by wearing a hijab was put on administrative leave by the college last night over comments she made about the relationship between Christianity and Islam. Dr. Larycia Hawkins posted photos of herself wearing the hijab on social media accounts. The effort follows a what turned out to be a controversial Vernon High School effort in which non-Muslim students wore hijabs in a cultural awareness lesson. Full story.
COD trustees tussle over taking documents
College of DuPage board Trustees Dianne McGuire and Erin Birt took documents that were supposed to stay on campus out of the Glen Ellyn school. McGuire and Birt took the college's legal bills for August, September, October and November off the campus once they realized how long it would take them to review the 500 pages of material. McGuire said new board Chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi threatened to have them arrested; Mazzochi denies it. Full story.
Lincolnshire didn't ask own attorney about anti-union plan
Lincolnshire officials approved a controversial right-to-work ordinance that's been called illegal by Attorney General Lisa Madigan without first getting an opinion from their own attorney, village emails indicate. Full story.
Village Pizza & BBQ moving into old Long Grove Cafe
The building that housed the Long Grove Cafe for more than a decade will soon be home to Village Pizza and BBQ, a restaurant Village President Angie Underwood says could help attract a new crowd to downtown Long Grove. Full story.
Police ID pedestrian killed in Elgin crash
A pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle Dec. 9 in Elgin has been identified as Donald Francis, 46, police said last night. Police have not issued any citations to the driver of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix that struck Francis, Elgin Cmdr. Colin Fleury said. Full story.
Portion of Elgin's State Street closed after vehicle hits pole
A portion of State Street in Elgin was closed after a vehicle struck an electric pole around 10 last night, Elgin police say. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 40 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will reach 52 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 31 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work will cause restrictions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May. Full traffic.
Kane's streak ends at 26 in loss to Colorado
Patrick Kane's points streak and goalie Corey Crawford's shutout streak ended Tuesday night as the Blackhawks fell 3-0 to the Colorado Avalanche. Full story.