Dawn Patrol: Sandra Bland remembered in Chicago
200 gather to remember Sandra Bland in Chicago
About 200 people gathered in Chicago's Federal Plaza last night to remember Sandra Bland, the former Naperville woman who died one year ago in a Texas jail cell. Holding candles and balloons, crowds prayed, listened to musicians and recalled memories of the 28-year-old who grew up in Villa Park. Full story.
Barricade situation ends peacefully in Antioch
An Antioch man police say was armed and barricaded inside a townhouse near Lake Marie yesterday was arrested without any shots fired, officials said. Jacobi Marotta, 37, has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery, two counts of enhanced domestic battery and one count of aggravated assault, according to a news release from the Antioch Police Department. Full story.
Insanity plea rejected for Arlington Heights man who killed wife
A Racine County judge ruled yesterday that an Arlington Heights man was not legally insane when he attacked and murdered his estranged wife with a hatchet in 2014. Cristian Loga-Negru, 39, faces a sentence of up to life in prison after the judge rejected his claims he was suffering from a mental disease or defect when he killed Roxana Abrudan in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Full story.
Suburban officers honored to pay respects in Dallas
Naperville police officer Mike Rimdzius feels the bond of brotherhood with the five officers killed in Dallas - not just because they're fellow cops, but because they used to be his colleagues. Rimdzius worked as a police officer in Dallas from 2001 to 2004 and he's returning to the city Saturday to observe the funeral of the last of the fallen officers to be buried. Full story.
Former Elgin firefighter dies after cancer fight
Remembered as a selfless public servant and a friend to all, Steve Berry dedicated his life to helping others. A Marengo fire captain and a retired Elgin fire lieutenant, Berry spent his career protecting and serving the community. But even when he wasn't working, his time was spent lending a hand to family, friends and those in need, recalls his son, Brian Berry, a Carpentersville fire lieutenant. Full story.
Tower Lakes man drowns in flooded ditch in Wisconsin
A Tower Lakes man drowned Tuesday morning after he accidentally drove his car off a washed-out road and into a flooded ditch in northern Wisconsin, authorities said yesterday. The man's wife, also from Tower Lakes, was rescued from the vehicle. Full story.
Lake County jail inmate accused of trying to hire hit man found dead
A Lake County jail inmate who had been accused of attempting to hire a hitman was found dead in his cell with a strap wrapped around his neck yesterday afternoon. Jonathan Velazquez, 34, of Mundelein had been moved July 1 to a cell where he was alone and away from the general inmate population. Full story.
Waukegan police seeking suspects in two armed robberies
Waukegan police are searching for suspects in two separate armed robberies that happened Tuesday on the city's southeast side. Two people were in the backyard of a home on the 600 block of May Street about 12:15 a.m. when they were robbed by five men, two of whom had guns. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 69 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to top out at 86 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 66 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge and interchange work reduces Roselle Road to two lanes in each direction over the Jane Addams Tollway between Commerce Drive and Central Road in Schaumburg. Full traffic.