Dawn Patrol: Megabus catches fire; NCC volunteers feed needy
Nobody injured after Megabus catches fire in Lake Forest
Nobody was injured after a coach bus caught fire yesterday in Lake Forest, fire officials said. Approximately 40 passengers and the Megabus driver evacuated the double-decker bus when fire crews arrived to the scene about 12:15 p.m., according to a news release from Lake Forest Fire Department. Full story.
Volunteers “Feed the Need” in Naperville
North Central College's Residence Hall/Recreation Center is accustomed to holding track meets, but this weekend, the space was devoted to boxing. More than 5,000 volunteers from Naperville, Lisle, Wheaton, Aurora and Plainfield filled small bags with nutrient-rich meals. Full story.
Fire causes $150,000 in damage to Schaumburg duplex
A Schaumburg duplex unit was left uninhabitable yesterday after a fire caused $150,000 in damage, fire officials said. The fire started about 2 p.m. in the basement of a unit in a two-story townhouse on Old Kings Court, said Martin Sand, shift commander at the Schaumburg Fire Department. Full story.
Teachers union, Lake Villa school board pleased with new deal
The union representing teachers in Lake Villa Elementary District 41 expects a ratification vote on a new contract with the district within the next few weeks, a spokesman said yesterday. After a 17-hour bargaining session that began Friday afternoon, Lake Villa Federation of Teachers and District 41 board of education announced Saturday the two sides had reached tentative agreement on a four-year deal. Terms of the contract will be finalized following approval by both the teachers and the school board, according to the announcement. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 30 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 40 degrees this afternoon before dropping to 31 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May. Full story.
Blackhawks lose 6-1 in Minnesota outdoor game
The Minnesota Wild celebrated the first outdoor game in franchise history with a 6-1 victory yesterday over the Blackhawks in front of a crowd of 50,426 at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. The Blackhawks pulled goalie Corey Crawford for Scott Darling after 19 saves in two periods. Full story.
Hamlin wins Daytona 500, ends Gibbs' drought
With a Hail Mary move, Denny Hamlin ended Joe Gibbs' 23-year drought at the Daytona 500. Gibbs made it clear that he had no use for the victories his drivers collected in the exhibition races leading into yesterday's season-opener. The three-time Super Bowl winning coach was focused only on the “Great American Race” and his four drivers brainstormed on the best way to get a win for Gibbs. Full story.
Rozner: Cubs' clubhouse chemistry no accident
One of the most remarkable aspects of an improbable 2015 Cubs season was the way young players jumped to the big leagues and treated it like their personal playground. Sure, they had struggles, but they went through adjustments last year as if they already had their sophomore slumps despite still being in their freshman year, and then quickly graduated to the next level, writes Barry Rozner. Read his full column here.