Dawn Patrol: ECC's Sam finalist for COD job
ECC's David Sam a finalist for COD job
Elgin Community College President David Sam is one of three educators in the running to become the next president of the College of DuPage. Officials at the Glen Ellyn-based college last night identified Sam, Barbara Kavalier and Ann Rondeau as the finalists being considered by the school's board of trustees. Full story.
Woman's car stolen at knife point in Waukegan
A woman was the victim of a carjacking yesterday morning in Waukegan, police said. The victim was parking a car about 9 a.m. in the area of Clayton Street and North Genesee Street when she was approached by a man who displayed a knife. Full story.
Wadsworth girl missing since last Friday
Lake County officials are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Wadsworth girl. JoLynn J. Sanders, 14, was last seen Friday, April 1, leaving her home on foot. She's described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 110 pounds, with green eyes and blond hair. Full story.
Elgin man dies in crash near Hampshire Twp.
An Elgin man died after a single-car crash yesterday morning in unincorporated Hampshire Township, police said. Kane County sheriff's deputies responded just after 9 a.m. to the intersection of Lenschow Road and French Road. Full story.
Suspect in Beach Park shootings arrested in Florida
A Waukegan man is in custody in Florida, pending extradition to Illinois, in connection with the March 23 shooting of two men in Beach Park. After the shooting, Lake County investigators identified David C. Rivera, 28, of the 2000 block of North Jackson Street, as the shooter, officials said. Full story.
Rolling Meadows man charged with sexually abusing teenage girl
A Rolling Meadows man who authorities say sexually abused a teenage girl with special needs was ordered held on $1 million bail yesterday. Pablo Herrera, 35, was charged with the aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a teenage girl, now 17, who became pregnant and delivered a baby, officials said. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 35 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 43 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 27 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May, 2016. Full story.
Schwarber hurt in win over Arizona
Anthony Rizzo matched his career high with six RBIs as the Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-6 on Thursday night but lost Kyle Schwarber with a sprained ankle in an outfield collision. Full story.
Blackhawks will open playoffs on the road
The Blackhawks fell 2-1 in overtime to St. Louis last night at the United Center. The Blackhawks will finish in third place in the Central Division and start the postseason either at St. Louis or Dallas next week. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.