Dawn Patrol: Batavia crash sends driver to hospital
Woman hospitalized after crashing into Batavia bank
One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a car crashed into a column outside a Batavia bank last night, fire officials said. Emergency responders were called at about 5:30 p.m. to PNC Bank, 825 N. Randall Road, and arrived to find a vehicle that had struck a column outside the bank, Batavia Battalion Chief John Lucas said. Full story.
Northwestern advances, will face Gonzaga next
Northwestern's first NCAA basketball tournament victory, 68-66 over Vanderbilt, came last night after Commodores guard Matthew Fisher-Davis inexplicably grabbed Bryant McIntosh of the Wildcats on purpose, sending McIntosh to the free throw line for the go-ahead points with 14.6 seconds left. Full story.
Closed door limits fire damage in Round Lake
A fire damaged a Round Lake home last night, but fire officials say a closed bedroom door was key in containing the blaze. Firefighters were called to the single-family, tri-level house on the 300 block of North Hillandale Drive just before 7 p.m., Round Lake Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Tony Carraro said. Full story.
Police investigating deaths of two 18-year-olds in St. Charles
Police say they are investigating the deaths of two 18-year-olds who were found in the back seat of a car yesterday morning in St. Charles. Police were called at 8:08 a.m. for a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 0-100 block of North 17th Street, authorities said. Full story.
Hanover Park man charged with battery, sexual assault
A Hanover Park man, who authorities say struck and sexually assaulted a woman after telling her only he could have her, was ordered held on $500,000 bail yesterday. Michael Brown was charged with aggravated domestic battery and criminal sexual assault. Full story.
O'Hare volunteer lawyers staying put despite judicial suspension of travel ban
Volunteer lawyers say they'll stay encamped at O'Hare International Airport to give legal aid to people having problems entering the U.S. even as court rulings prevented new travel restrictions from taking effect. Full story.
Light the Lamp getting ready for new Grayslake location
Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake soon will be moving its production to another village building, the first phase of the beer maker's planned expansion. Rehabilitation work continued yesterday on a 101-year-old building at 2 S. Lake St. in downtown Grayslake, where Light the Lamp will have a combined production facility, tap room and restaurant. Full story.
Weather
cloudy and 36 degrees this morning. Highs around 44 today, with lows tonight in the mid 30s. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 53 in Lombard between Charles Lane and Harding Road until April 28. Full story.
Blackhawks outlast Senators
Scott Darling stopped 33 shots in a 2-1 Blackhawks road victory Thursday night. Richard Panik scored the game-winner when he beat Mike Condon to the short side with the Hawks on the power play and 3:01 remaining. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.