Dawn Patrol: Early voting for municipal election expands today
Early voting for municipal election expands today
Voters around the suburbs can cast ballots early for the April 4 municipal election, with expanded early voting beginning today at dozens of locations. Early voting at a select few locations has been underway, but recent changes to Illinois' election law have greatly expanded the number of early voting sites, allowing voters more convenient options. Full story.
Arlington Heights business robbed at gunpoint
Arlington Heights police are investigating the armed robbery over the weekend of an auto title and payday loan business just east of the village's downtown. Full story.
Hackney's customers savor one last memory in Lake Zurich
The parking lot at Hackney's in Lake Zurich was filled yesterday at noon, and people were practically waiting out the door to get a table. They had rushed there for one last chance to renew fond memories of the restaurant, which closed for the final time Sunday after 48 years in business. Full story.
Mount Prospect police mourn death of veteran officer
Mount Prospect police are mourning the loss of longtime Officer Larry Rosenbarski, who left life in the corporate sector nearly two decades ago to pursue a calling to serve others. Rosenbarski, 58, died over the weekend after suffering a significant medical event at his home, Police Chief Tim Janowick said. Full story.
Park Ridge man killed in crash near Wauconda
A Park Ridge man was killed over the weekend after his car struck a utility pole near Wauconda, authorities said. According to the Lake County sheriff's office, 60-year-old James T. Horan was traveling east on Route 176, just east of Ivanhoe Road in Fremont Township, about 10:10 p.m. Saturday when his car left the roadway and struck the pole. Full story.
Motorcyclist injured in crash into sign near Lily Lake
A motorcyclist was injured last night after crashing into a sign along Route 64 near Lily Lake, Kane County sheriff's Lt. Pat Gengler said. The motorcycle was traveling west on Route 64 about 5:15 p.m. when it left the road for an unknown reason, he said. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 44 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 49 degrees this afternoon with spotty showers, before slipping to 37 degrees overnight. Full story.
Traffic
Traffic outside of Chicago is running wide open with few problems to report this morning. There's a crash on Larkin Avenue at McLean Boulevard in Elgin. Road construction on Route 23 has the roadway reduced to one lane at I-90. Bridge replacement work is scheduled to close Nesler Road in Elgin between South Street and Bowes Road until September. Ongoing major reconstruction in Bensenville is scheduled to reduce Irving Park to one lane in each direction between Church and O'Hare South Access Road until this fall. Full story.
Three goals in 34 seconds does it for Chicago Blackhawks
Jonathan Toews, Richard Panik and Artemi Panarin turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 Chicago Blackhawks lead Sunday night with goals at 10:17, 10:34 and 10:51 of the third period. The Hawks went on to a 6-3 victory to avert an embarrassing loss to the worst team in the league. Read beat writer John Dietz's full take here.