Dawn Patrol: Police charge suspect in fatal Elgin shooting
Police charge man in fatal Elgin shooting
One Elgin man is dead and a second is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting this weekend in Elgin, police said yesterday. Police said officers responding to reports of a disturbance at 4:15 a.m. Sunday on the 800 block of Morgan Street found a gunshot victim later identified as Norbert Gutierrez, 59. Full story.
Eight face charges after Highland Park student's shooting
A total of eight people face various charges after the shooting of a Highland Park High School student last week, police said yesterday. Police were alerted to Highland Park Hospital about 5:30 p.m. Thursday for a teen with a gunshot wound being treated in the emergency room. Full story.
Addison teachers protest before mediation
Addison Elementary District 4 teachers marched along Lake Street after classes Monday to protest a stalemate in contract negotiations with the school board. The two sides met Monday evening with a federal mediator for the first time since they released "final" contract offers that exposed divisions over proposed salaries for teachers. Full story.
Teen who was shot, killed in Waukegan identified
A teen who was shot to death Friday evening in Waukegan has been identified, police said yesterday. Police believe Dayviontay T. Jackson, 17, of Waukegan, was shot in the common area of a multiunit residence on the 400 block of McKinley Avenue after an argument escalated. Full story.
Police seek three men in Highland Park gas station robbery
A Highland Park gas station attendant was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning, police said. Highland Park police responded to a call about 1 a.m. from Thornton's Gas Station, 55 Skokie Valley Road, police said in a news release. Full story.
Motion filed to dismiss charges against Melodie Gliniewicz
Charges against Melodie Gliniewicz should be dismissed because she is being held "criminally responsible" for the financial actions of her deceased husband, attorneys claim in new court documents. Both sides will be in Lake County court today to set a hearing date on the motion. Full story.
Dundee-Crown celebrates former 'Voice' contestant Riley Elmore
Dundee-Crown High School junior Riley Elmore's journey on NBC's "The Voice" may be over, but that didn't stop his teachers and peers from throwing him a celebration fit for a star. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 46 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to climb to 58 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 44 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Roundabout construction is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 47 in both directions at Burlington Road in Campton Hills. Full traffic.
Chicago Blackhawks hit the road in a good place
Coach Joel Quenneville's first place-squad is set to embark on a seven-game trip that kicks off today in Winnipeg and runs through Nov. 26 with a game at Los Angeles. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.
McDermott to miss start of Bulls' circus road trip
The Bulls' depth will be tested during their annual circus road trip, which starts tonight in Portland. Coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Doug McDermott would not fly with the team to Portland after suffering a possible concussion Saturday. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.