Dawn Patrol: Cubs' Bryant named NL MVP
Chicago Cubs' Bryant near unanimous MVP
Kris Bryant, the 24-year-old third baseman of the Chicago Cubs, added to his fast-growing resume last night by handily winning the Most Valuable Player Award in the National League. Bryant received 29 of the possible 30 first-place votes. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Elk Grove man accused of molesting boy at Bartlett park
A registered child sex offender from Elk Grove Village was ordered held on $2 million bail yesterday on charges he sexually abused a 9-year-old boy while playing hide-and-seek in a Bartlett park. Ryan French, 35, was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Full story.
10 tips and tidbits to make Thanksgiving travel easier
Turkey thawed? Tank full of gas? Nothing over 3.4 ounces in carry-on? Sounds like you're prepared, but just in case, here's a refresher course to make Thanksgiving travel easier than talking politics over pumpkin pie. Full story.
Carpentersville man gets 12 years for 9th DUI
A Carpentersville man pleaded guilty to his ninth DUI Thursday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Alfredo Sanchez, 32, received credit for the 55 days he has spent in custody since his arrest on Sept. 23 near Higgins Road and Mall Drive in Schaumburg. Full story.
County cuts down 'Hobson Oak' near Naperville
The tree known as the Hobson Oak stood since well before white settlers came to what is now Naperville. And although crews cut down the decaying tree on yesterday, the historic bur oak's story is far from over. Full story.
Elgin man accused of burglary after grandmother alerts police
An Elgin man has been charged with residential burglary after he broke into an Elgin home last week and stole guns, electronics and jewelry, authorities said yesterday. Prosecutors said they were led to Chefonne L. Montgomery, 22, after his grandmother saw a picture of him with the guns and alerted police. Full story.
Dick Tracy statue moves to permanent location in Naperville
Dick Locher joked yesterday that Naperville's police chief can retire now that Dick Tracy is back on the job. Locher, a longtime Naperville resident who spent roughly three decades drawing the Dick Tracy comic strip, looked on as construction workers moved a 9-foot-tall sculpture of his famous cop to its new, permanent location in front of the Naperville Township building near the city's new Water Street District. Full story.
New I-90 ramps opening at Meacham, Roselle roads today
Dust- and delay-weary drivers on the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) can celebrate a couple of victories this week as the Illinois tollway continues wrapping up a massive rebuilding project. The agency is expected to open new westbound entrance and exit ramps at Meacham Road and I-90 and a full-access interchange at Roselle Road and I-90 today. Full story.
COD board approves contract extension
College of DuPage trustees have approved a two-year contract extension with the Glen Ellyn school's full-time faculty members. The extension, which begins next August and ends the day before the start of the 2019 fall term, keeps the faculty's existing pay schedule. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 57 degrees. Temperatures are expected to reach 66 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 35 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to close Fairfield Road between Route 132 and Petite Lake Road in Lake Villa until the end of December. Full story.