Dawn Patrol: Can we play ball? Cubs now to play NLDS Game 4 today
Rain delays are a good thing for the Cubs, right?
The Chicago Cubs famously used a rain delay before the 10th inning of Game 7 in last year's World Series to refocus, recharge and win the championship. On Tuesday, merely the "forecast of inclement weather" scuttled the Cubs' opportunity to clinch the National League division series. They'll try again this afternoon. Full story
Maybe some good luck for Cubs amid the bad luck
A rainout Tuesday - in theory anyway - could have and probably should have hurt them in the National League division series. But a strange decision by the Washington Nationals and manager Dusty Baker could end up helping the Cubs in the short term anyway. Read Bruce Miles' take.
Owner killed in house explosion near Gurnee was about to move out
Authorities have identified the man who died in a Sept. 8 house explosion near Gurnee and say the blast occurred just days before he was to turn over the residence to its new owner. Full story
Cook County Board expected to repeal soda tax today
After more than three hours of testimony, the board's finance committee voted 15-1 in favor of sending a repeal measure on the much-maligned sweetened beverage tax to the full board today. Cook County commissioners leading the charge are grappling with how to make up the money, with one suggesting legalizing and collecting fees from recreational marijuana instead. Full story.
Weather
Rain this morning with temperatures in the 50s. Showers ending this afternoon, highs around 60. Cloudy tonight, lows in the 50s. Complete forecast.
Traffic
No major delays to report early this morning. Traffic report.
Police: Suspect crashes car after Third Lake bank robbery
Police on Tuesday arrested a man in connection with a bank robbery in Third Lake after the suspect crashed his car, officials say. Full story
Stevenson grad killed by snakebite 'had magnetic personality,' mom says
A wake will be held Sunday for Dan Hohs, the 31-year-old Stevenson High School alumnus who died from a snakebite while hiking in Colorado. Full story
4-year sentence stands for Schaumburg mom who killed disabled daughter
The Schaumburg mom convicted last year of involuntary manslaughter in the 2015 death of her severely disabled daughter was dealt another blow in her attempt to have her four-year sentence overturned. Full story
Des Plaines man charged with attempted murder in Richmond area
A 32-year-old Des Plaines man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and burglary after a domestic disturbance near Richmond, the McHenry County sheriff's office announced Tuesday. Full story
Buffalo Grove police arrest brothers, seize drugs
Buffalo Grove police arrested two brothers and seized various amounts of different illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia after executing a search warrant early Tuesday morning at a house on the 400 block of Gregg Lane. Full story
Aurora man convicted of 1995 double murder gets life in resentencing
An Aurora man convicted of a 1995 double homicide in Glendale Heights has been resentenced to natural life in prison without parole. Full story
DeBrincat nets first goal, Crawford brilliant in Hawks' win
Alex DeBrincat scored his first NHL goal, and the Blackhawks got additional tallies from Brandon Saad and Artem Anisimov in a 3-1 victory over host Montreal on Tuesday. Read John Dietz's take