Dawn Patrol: Beach Park death, fight over gun
Beach Park woman dies in crash
A Beach Park woman died yesterday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Wadsworth, police said. Teresita B. Mangaran, 66, was driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla westbound on Wadsworth Road when her car struck the guardrail on the north side of the road, police said. Full story.
Fight over gun leads to bullet being fired at neighbor's home
Two men face charges after a domestic dispute in Lake in the Hills that led to wrestling over and accidentally firing a gun, police say. Police were called just after 10 p.m. Sunday to dispute involving a gun and three adult men outside a home in the 2900 block of Geneva Lane. Full story.
How police concluded 42-year-old Barrington Twp. case was murder
Less than a month after her August 1973 wedding to patent attorney Donnie Rudd, 19-year-old Noreen Kumeta Rudd was dead, found lying across her husband's lap in their car after what seemed to be a crash near Dundee and Bateman roads in Barrington Township. Full story.
Some COD trustees may have to pay if Breuder prevails
A recent letter from the law firm that oversees the College of DuPage's insurance policy warns that former board chairwoman Kathy Hamilton and three trustees could be left on their own to pay damages if former President Robert Breuder prevails in a wrongful termination suit against them. Full story.
Arlington Heights native 'Craigslist Joe' talks about his life-changing movie
What would happen if you woke up tomorrow, and didn't have anything? No job, no money, no family or friends to help you out - just your cellphone and laptop computer. How would you survive? You could use Craigslist.com, like Arlington Heights native Joe Garner did. Full story.
'Greatest Loser' challenge starts next week in Elgin
A new initiative hopes to help Elgin-area residents get healthy with the prospect of free shopping at a local grocery store chain plus a $1,000 grand prize. The "Greatest Loser" weight-loss challenge, a partnership between the Centre of Elgin and Elgin Fresh Market, kicks off Jan. 2 and runs through Feb. 29. Full story.
Weather
Expect some fog, drizzle and temperatures hovering in the high 30s as you head out the door this morning. There will be clouds for much of the day, but some sun will likely come out in the afternoon. High will reach about 45 degrees. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays yet, although this will be one of the busiest travel days of the year on the roadways. Be alert if traveling along I-90 near Barrington Road, where a new lane configuration opens this morning. Full story.
Bulls suffer a 'bad, bad loss'
While suffering a brutal 105-102 loss to the lowly Brooklyn Nets last night at the United Center, the Bulls lost center Joakim Noah for an undetermined amount of time with a left-shoulder injury. Noah left the locker room with his arm in a sling. Full story.