Dawn Patrol: Ex gets 47 years in murder; new trial requested in day care killing
Ex-boyfriend gets 47 years for slaying of Woodridge woman
The ex-boyfriend of Alyssa Van Meter, a Woodridge tow truck driver, was sentenced yesterday to 47 years for her stabbing death. Adam Belmont, 26, of Northlake, plead guilty last month to first-degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault. Full story.
New trial request filed in Lincolnshire day care killing
A new trial has been requested for Melissa Calusinski, the Lincolshire day care worker convicted of throwing a boy to the floor, killing him, her attorneys said yesterday. A jury convicted Calusinski in 2011. Her case has since made national news when it was reviewed by television show "48 Hours." Full story.
Mental health advocates hope Wheeling apartments just the beginning
A $17 million, 50-unit housing development called Philhaven broke ground yesterday at 2418 E. Hintz Road in Wheeling, where it's expected to open in the fall of 2016. It's purpose will be similar to Myers Place in Mount Prospect, which offers housing for residents who are disabled, mentally ill, or formerly homeless. Full story.
Constable: Time has run out for Confederate flag in suburbs
A century and a half after the United States of America crushed the armed rebellion seeking to divide our great union, the losers appear ready to surrender their battle flag. Full story.
More angst coming for I-90 drivers
Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) construction at Elmhurst Road begins next week with the widening of the toll road and rebuilding of the Elmhurst Road bridge over I-90. The Elmhurst Road interchange is being constructed as a diverging diamond. Full story.
Weather
Partly sunny and 62 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will climb to 78 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 66 overnight. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are possible this evening. Full weather.
Traffic
Pavement repair work will cause restrictions on Barrington Road between Lake Street and Schaumburg Road between Hanover Park and Schaumburg until June 30th. Full traffic.
Cubs starting to get national attention
Beginning with tonight's game, the Cubs will appear on a national network for nine of their next 14 games. Last night's 1-0 victory in 10 innings over the Dodgers was their fourth win in a row and their major-league leading ninth walk-off victory of the year. Full story.