Dawn Patrol: Bulls take 2-0 series lead over Celtics
Another stunner in Boston as Bulls take 2-0 series lead
Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade scored 22 points each, while Rajon Rondo barely missed a triple-double as the Bulls stunned Boston again 111-97 on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Read Mike McGraw's take here.
Aurora police investigate gunshots
Police are investigating a string of drive-by shootings reported this weekend in Aurora. No injuries were reported after shots were fired between Saturday morning and Sunday night throughout the city, police said. Full story
Liberal audience jeers, cheers Hultgren at St. Charles forum
On a night where a decidedly liberal audience was primed more for a pro wrestling match than a constituent forum, Republican Rep. Randy Hultgren still won a smattering of applause. Full story
Woodridge man sentenced to 100 years for rape, robbery
Tevin Rainey earned every bit of his 100-year sentence for the 2015 rape and armed robbery of an 87-year-old Westmont woman, a DuPage County judge said Tuesday. Full story
Longmeadow construction halted over endangered bees
A federal judge has temporarily halted construction on Kane County's Longmeadow Parkway project because of its potential harm to an endangered type of bumblebee. Full story
Outgoing District 15 board doesn't want replacements filling vacant seat
When the five incoming Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 board members are sworn in April 26, they will hold a majority and the power to make all of the district's important decisions. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and warm this morning, with temperatures in the mid 60s. Temps will fall throughout the day, with a chance of thunderstorms later this morning and afternoon. Lows tonight in the mid 40s. Full story.
Traffic
Wide open on the tollways this morning with very few delays. Road work has reduced Elmhurst Road to one lane in each direction in Elk Grove Village between I-90 and Touhy/Higgins. Full story.
Cubs back to .500 with win over Brewers
Something definitely has looked amiss in April for the defending World Series champions. The Cubs have lacked a certain crispness, even during Tuesday night's 9-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Gonzalez's stock rising as Sox cool off Yankees
Taking a shutout into the ninth while helping snap the Yankees' eight-game winning streak, Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez allowed one run while scattering four infield singles. He also lowered his ERA to 2.84 in a 4-1 road win Tuesday night. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.