Dawn Patrol: COD presidential candidate talks about getting college off probation

COD presidential finalists talks about probation

Barbara Kavalier, a finalist for the College of DuPage president position, said Monday that the greatest challenge facing the state's largest community college is to resolve issues raised by an accreditation agency that put the school on probation. Full story.

Fentanyl-related deaths spike in Cook County

More than 100 people in Cook County, including eight from the Northwest suburbs, have died since 2015 after overdosing on illicit versions of fentanyl, a drug far more potent that heroin. Full story.

Des Plaines aldermen override mayor's veto

Des Plaines aldermen Monday voted to override a veto by Mayor Matt Bogusz that will allow them and other city elected officials to keep their taxpayer-funded health insurance benefits. Full story.

Aurora gang member gets 6 years in prison

An Aurora gang member agreed to a six-year sentence in prison for pointing a gun at police officers during an altercation that led to police firing shots in self-defense, prosecutors said. Full story.

Weather

Mostly cloudy and 47 degrees. Temperatures will reach 61 degrees this afternoon before falling to 50 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at the intersection of Dundee and Elmhurst roads in Wheeling. Full story.

Rodon, Chicago White Sox fall flat in 7-0 loss

The top four starting pitchers propped the Chicago White Sox up over the first two weeks of the season. The offense, meanwhile, has been nearly invisible in the early going, and the trend continued during a 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at U.S. Cellular Field. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.

Lackey strong as Cubs shut out Cards

Jason Heyward wasn't the only player coming back to St. Louis as a former Cardinal. The Chicago Cubs sent right-handed pitcher John Lackey to the mound Monday night, and it was Lackey who stole the show. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.

Game 4 of Blackhawks-Blues series tonight

It appears the Blackhawks are on the verge of snapping out of a funk that has seen them score just 5 goals in three postseason games against the Blues. Game 4 is tonight at the United Center. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.