Dawn Patrol: Cruz wins, Dems tie; alderman charged again
Iowa: Cruz triumphs for GOP; Clinton, Sanders in 'virtual tie'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a fiery conservative loathed by his own party's leaders, swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses last night, overcoming billionaire Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio - though Rubio made a stronger run than expected. Among Democrats, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were deadlocked in a tight race that Sanders called "a virtual tie." Full story.
Aurora council member accused of shoplifting again
An Aurora City Council member has been charged with retail theft for stealing from a Meijer store in her ward for the second time since 2013, police said. Tenth Ward Alderman Lynne M. Johnson, 51, was charged with misdemeanor retail theft Sunday. Full story.
Special Olympics events called off for today
The Special Olympics has canceled today's Winter Games events in Galena in response to anticipated hazardous weather that could make travel dangerous, officials say. An opening ceremony in downtown Galena was also canceled, officials say. Full story.
U-46 will expand dual language program
Elgin Area School District U-46 is expanding its dual language program to middle schools next school year, officials said yesterday. Abbott, Ellis, Kimball, Larsen and Tefft middle schools are slated to implement the 80:20 Dual Language Program during the 2016-17 school year. Full story.
District 128 again looking at new pool, gym
First publicly discussed about two years ago, plans to build a new swimming pool at Libertyville High School and a second gymnasium at Vernon Hills High are back on the table, Superintendent Prentiss Lea said during a discussion last night. Full story.
Waukegan offers amnesty for unpaid tickets
The city of Waukegan is giving out second chances to anyone facing the boot or a suspended driver's license due to unpaid tickets, officials said. An amnesty program for unpaid parking, compliance or red-light camera tickets will run from Feb. 15 through March 16. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 35 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 44 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 37 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 25 in Elgin between Stearns and Dunham roads until the end of June. Full story.
Bulls lose to Jazz in OT
Derrick Rose has been vocal at times about not getting foul calls when he drives to the rim. Early in last night's game at Utah, Rose blew up. The Bulls' point guard drove to the basket in the first quarter with Jazz point guard Raul Neto bumping him the whole way. Full story.