Dawn Patrol: Identification of Streamwood teen closes 33-year-old cold case
Identification of Streamwood teen closes 33-year-old cold case
The body of a teenage boy found in North Carolina in 1984 has been identified as that of former Streamwood High School student James Allen Reymer. Full story
Streamwood police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run
Streamwood police are looking for the vehicle that struck and killed a 26-year-old California man Tuesday. Full story
Former Lake County coroner Rudd charged with perjury over petitions
Controversial former Lake County coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd was indicted Wednesday on five counts of perjury alleging he knowingly lied on nominating petitions when seeking re-election in 2016, court records show. Full story
Police: Aurora man stole minivan from Naperville hospital
A 21-year-old Aurora man is facing charges after authorities say he stole a vehicle from Edward Hospital in Naperville. Full story
Waukegan man guilty of killing friend at hotel
A Lake County jury found a Waukegan man guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder for stabbing a friend to death at a Waukegan hotel room in the summer of 2013. Full story
Suburban businesses learn about new immigration, Cook County rules
New sources of uncertainty for Northwest suburban businesses - from Cook County rules on minimum wage and sick leave to the impact of President Donald Trump's immigration policies on current and prospective employees - made the topics for the Schaumburg Business Association's Legislative Summit Wednesday easy to choose. Full story
Youths make black icons come to life in Elgin
Twelve-year-old Ashley Oliver had no idea about black pioneers such as aviator Bessie Coleman and former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders until she participated in a church initiative aimed at teaching black kids about great role models. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and around 30 degrees this morning. Highs this afternoon near 40, with lows tonight in the low 30s. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Washington Street between Lake Street and Haryan Way in Grayslake. Full traffic.
No Cubs drama on deck for Maddon or Montero
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon insists there is no problem between him and veteran catcher Miguel Montero. In an interview after the Cubs won the World Series last fall, Montero expressed unhappiness over how he was used in the postseason, with rookie Willson Contreras and David Ross getting increased playing time at his expense. Read Bruce Miles' take.