Dawn Patrol: Elgin panel on race; Sanders in Chicago
<h3 class="briefHead">Elgin panel talks about why Black Lives Matter</h3>
Having community conversations about race and getting out of personal comfort zones to get to know people are key to addressing racism, say racial justice advocates. A panel of Elgin area community leaders yesterday talked about the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement at an event sponsored by the Elgin Human Relations Commission. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Sugar Grove crash injures three </h3>
Three people were taken to hospitals after a four-vehicle crash in Sugar Grove yesterday afternoon, including one patient who was airlifted in critical condition, fire officials said. The crash happened about 4:10 p.m. just south of Route 47 and Cross Street, Sugar Grove Battalion Chief Josh Lopez said. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Sanders takes on Clinton in Illinois</h3>
Democratic presidential bidder Bernie Sanders appeared last night on Chicago's South Side in an effort by the Vermont senator to erode Hillary Clinton's stronghold of black voters' support while also appealing to his populist base of young voters. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Sears cuts 250 workers, many from Hoffman Estates headquarters</h3>
Sears Holdings Corp., parent of Sears and Kmart stores, said yesterday it has immediately cut 250 workers and will not fill another 150 open positions, after woeful losses in its fourth quarter. About 200 workers were cut immediately from the Hoffman Estates headquarters. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Sports betting advocates push for legalization in Illinois</h3>
As spring training kicks off for Major League teams across the country, fans are picking their fantasy teams. But after an opinion last year that daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in Illinois, proponents of the multibillion-dollar industry are making a push to make sure the games are legal this spring. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Authorities searching for missing Palatine man </h3>
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a 59-year-old Palatine man who left his home early yesterday reportedly distressed about personal matters. According to Palatine police, Jeffrey MacDonald left his residence between 1 and 2:30 a.m. Thursday in a 2004 Red Mazda 6 station wagon with the license plate "COX 997." Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Naperville improving safety with intersection upgrades</h3>
Two well-traveled intersections in Naperville are in line for improvements this year - one to increase safety and another to facilitate extra traffic from new development. City officials say the work should improve conditions at Book Road and 75th Street, where DuPage County is leading a safety project, and at Aurora Avenue and Webster Street, where a traffic signal is necessary because of the hotel, restaurants, shops and parking under construction at the Water Street District. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Mundelein woman accused in fatal crash </h3>
A 23-year-old Mundelein woman remained in the Lake County jail yesterday on charges involving a fatal crash last March in Libertyville. Police on Tuesday announced Amanda Auld, of the 300 block of Balmoral Drive, was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol that resulted in death involving an accident on March 7, 2015, at Harris and Peterson roads. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Weather</h3>
It will be chilly and mostly cloudy today, with highs reaching around 37 degrees. Temperatures will hover around 28 degrees when you walk out the door this morning. But expect sunny and warmer weather this weekend, with temperatures nearing 60 by Sunday. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Traffic</h3>
An accident on eastbound I-90 at Beverly Road near Hoffman Estates is causing major delays this morning in the suburbs. Otherwise, the roadways are clear and Metra trains are on time. Full story.
<h3 class="briefHead">Nashville strikes late, tops Chicago Blackhawks</h3>
Calle Jarnkrok broke a 1-1 tie with just 1:51 to go in the game to stun the Chicago Blackhawks and lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory last night at the United Center. The Hawks are 6-7-1 since their 12-game winning streak. Full story.