Dawn Patrol: Inverness detective named in Lake Zurich hazing lawsuit
Inverness detective named in Lake Zurich football hazing lawsuit
An Inverness police detective who's been a volunteer coach is among the defendants in a federal lawsuit alleging two Lake Zurich High School football players were hazed by teammates. Lake Zurich Unit District 95, its superintendent, athletic director and football coaches, including officer William Stutzman, are accused of allowing hazing and bullying in the team locker room in 2016. Full story.
Cancer patient's welcome parade proves 'there's no place like home'
Justin Wegner's cancer treatments took him to Texas for 73 long days, away from his friends, his support network and his childhood home in Naperville. But when the Wegners pulled onto their street, they knew they were receiving a welcome much more personal, moving and special than the basic amenities of home. Full story.
Arrests made after Waukegan armed robberies
Police have arrested two armed robbers who committed recent crimes in Waukegan, authorities said in a news release yesterday. The first armed robbery took place about 6 p.m. Sunday at a Citgo gas station on the 1000 block of Golf Road. On Wednesday, a man entered La Zapopan Bakery on the 2000 block of Washington Street about 4 p.m. and displayed a silver handgun. Full story.
Cary battery suspect identified himself as a chiropractor, police say
A man who identified himself as a chiropractor entered a downtown Cary business Wednesday and offered to evaluate a woman before covering her mouth from behind and telling her to go to sleep, police said. It happened about 12:45 p.m. on the 100 block of West Main Street, police said. Full story.
Suit alleges student sexually assaulted at Palatine school
An Inverness couple are suing Palatine Township Elementary District 15 because, they allege, their son with special needs was sexually assaulted by students three years ago behind a large snow pile outside Marion Jordan Elementary. The suit, filed last month in Cook County circuit court, accuses teachers of "turning a blind eye." Full story.
Metra police getting town shooting range soon
Metra police officers likely will begin training this spring at a shooting range the agency purchased for $509,000. The department is waiting on installation of a concrete pad for the shooting range, Metra Police Chief Joseph Perez said. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 37 degrees this morning. The sun us expected to shine this afternoon, with highs around 60. Lows tonight near 44. Full story.
Traffic
Bridge replacement work is scheduled to reduce Route 31 to a single lane between Crane and Ferson Creek roads in St. Charles until. Traffic is directed through the construction site one direction at a time via temporary signals. Full traffic.
Cubs embrace the benefits of a little swagger
The Cubs have been one of the most beloved franchises in pro sports, much of it stemming from their past reputation as "lovable losers." Now that they've won, will success spoil the Cubs? Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Butler gets the call, and Bulls beat Celtics
The Bulls won 104-103 Thursday night at the United Center after a disputed foul call on Celtics guard Marcus Smart. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's report here.