Dawn Patrol: Woman charged with killing sister; 75 horses need homes
Carpentersville woman charged with killing sister
A Carpentersville woman was charged yesterday with stabbing her sister to death. Sandra Baumgartner, 53, faces three counts of first-degree murder in the Monday night death of Sharon Baumgartner, 57, of Carpentersville, police said. Full story.
75 horses in need of new home
Seventy-five American Quarter Horses need a new home before winter, say volunteers caring for them. The horses came from an award-winning breeder who fell on hard times and in 2012 lost the family's farm. Volunteers say the horses' current temporary living conditions aren't suitable. Full story.
Naperville woman acquitted of resisting, obstructing cops
A Naperville woman on trial for resisting arrest after recording the installation of smart meters in Naperville was found not guilty yesterday. Malia "Kim" Bendis faced a misdemeanor charge. Full story.
Dog injured, home damaged in Streamwood fire
A dog was injured yesterday during a fire in Streamwood, and the home's owner suffered minor smoke inhalation. The Streamwood Fire Department responded to the fire in a single-family home just after 4 p.m. on the 1700 block of McKool Avenue. Full story.
Durbin says earmarks may return
A return of earmarks, the much-criticized practice of setting aside federal funds for local projects, could pave the way to resolve the country's transportation crisis, Sen. Dick Durbin told the Daily Herald's editorial board. State Sen. Jim Oberweis, a Sugar Grove Republican and Durbin's opponent on Nov. 4, is in the opposite camp. Full story.
Schaumburg dog park opens, no pond
Schaumburg's highly anticipated dog park opened yesterday without the use of its pond. An area resident recently questioned the water purity and water tests showed readings that exceeded the recommended e coli and fecal coliform bacteria - likely due to the population of geese. Full story.
Man dies at Des Plaines gun range
A man who apparently shot himself at a Des Plaines gun range yesterday afternoon has died. Des Plaines police responded to Maxon's Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range just after 1:30 p.m. Full story.
Weather
Thunderstorms are expected today with high temperatures around 74 degrees. It will be 64 degrees when you head out this morning. Temperatures tonight should be in the low 60s. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on Main Street between U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 14 near Cary. People should seek alternate routes. Full traffic.
Bears' Allen back to practice
After battling pneumonia last week and missing the Bears matchup against Green Bay, Bears defensive end Jared Allen hit the practice field yesterday for a limited time. He hopes to play Sunday. Full story.