Dawn Patrol: Local leaders react to Orlando attack; Top prep athletes celebrated
Local leaders, Chicago LGBT community members speak out after Orlando tragedy
State and local leaders expressed their condolences, and in some cases called for stricter gun control measures, yesterday in wake of the terror attack at an Orlando, Florida, nightclub that's left at least 50 dead. Flags will be flown at half staff at state and federal government facilities in honor of the victims. Read more here. In the wake of the tragedy, local organizations and members of the Chicago-area LGBT community are also expressing their grief and showing their support. Read their reactions here.
Daily Herald celebrates year's best in prep sports
The suburbs' top prep athletes and their families gathered yesterday to celebrate their successes on and off the field at the fourth annual Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence Awards. More than 600 high school athletes representing 32 sports from 67 high schools were honored at the event, held at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Each school nominated 10 of their top athletes, all of whom were invited to attend along with their families. Full story.
Women confront three-part challenge in Naperville triathlon
More than 1,500 women confronted a three-part challenge yesterday morning during the fourth annual Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Women's Triathlon, then celebrated their accomplishments together. It was swim, bike, run, then party for the athletes, who were treated to free photos, manicures, hair-braiding, nonalcoholic sangria and a healthy lifestyles market at Centennial Beach after finishing the race. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 58 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach a high of 82 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 68 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge work is scheduled to reduce Route 31 to one lane in Algonquin between Route 62 and Edgewood Drive until later this summer. Full story.
Lester allows no earned runs as Cubs rout Braves 13-2
Jon Lester earned his fourth straight victory after allowing no earned runs in seven innings as the Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 13-2 yesterday to win their final series at Turner Field. Full story.
Bats silent again as White Sox fall to Royals, 3-1
During a dour 4-14 stretch, the White Sox are averaging 3 runs per game and they have scored 2 or fewer six times. Yesterday afternoon was the latest swing and miss as the Sox fell to the Royals 3-1 at U.S. Cellular Field, says beat writer Scot Gregor. Read his full take here.
Pittsburgh Penguins win their fourth Stanley Cup.