Dawn Patrol: Norge Ski Club abuzz with Olympic excitement
Olympic success brings extra joy to Norge festivities
The gathering for the Norge Ski Jump International Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove is always festive. Yesterday, though, fans, club members and budding young ski jumpers at the 113th edition of the event had something unique to celebrate in the facility's long history: Three Norge Ski Club members are expected to compete next month during the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Full story.
Glen Ellyn man focus of 'Strange Inheritance' premiering tonight
A Glen Ellyn man's inheritance of a mint-condition 1967 Chevy Corvette, and his difficult decision about what to do with it, is the focus of an episode of the Fox Business Channel's "Strange Inheritance" debuting at 8 p.m.tonight. Full story.
Teen charged in suspected gang shooting near Palatine High School
An 18-year-old Palatine man is facing charges in connection with what police are labeling a gang-related shooting last week near Palatine High School, authorities said yesterday. Luis Corona is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Full story.
Vernon Hills man among those injured in 9-vehicle crash
A Vernon Hills man was among those injured in a fatal nine-vehicle pileup Saturday in Chicago's South Loop, state police said. One person died and several more were injured when the driver of a white Mercedes had a medical emergency and caused an "extensive" chain-reaction crash on eastbound I-290 at Wells Street, according to Illinois State Police. Full story.
Weather
Some snow showers this morning, with temps in the mid 20s. Highs today around 30, with lows tonight in the teens. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early this morning. Roadwork is causing restrictions on Route 120 in Waukegan between O'Plaine Road and Knight Avenue. Full traffic.
LaVine struggles as Chicago Bulls lose badly to Milwaukee
Zach LaVine couldn't hit a shot, the Chicago Bulls continued to miss point guard Kris Dunn, and the Milwaukee Bucks showed up at the United Center yesterday looking for revenge. It all added up to a 110-96 loss for the Bulls. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.
Rozner: Chicago White Sox's future worth celebrating
To watch the release of excitement and banishment of frustration, brewed at once into a fresh mix of anticipation, is rather remarkable, columnist Barry Rozner writes. In the last 40 years of White Sox baseball, when has there been a feeling like this? There have been so many weekends at SoxFest that brought consternation and frustration, but this one brought celebration. Read his full column here.
Rakell, Boeser lead Pacific Division to NHL All-Star win
Rickard Rakell had two goals and rookie Brock Boeser, Johnny Gaudreau and Drew Doughty also scored to help the Pacific Division win the NHL All-Star Game with a 5-2 victory over the Atlantic Division yesterday. Full story.
Carr, Walker, Miller help AFC rally to win Pro Bowl 24-23
Tennessee's Delanie Walker caught two touchdown passes, including an 18-yarder with 1:31 remaining, and the AFC beat the NFC 24-23 in a rain-soaked Pro Bowl yesterday. Oakland's Derek Carr completed 11 of 15 passes for 115 yards and connected with Walker on a skinny post for the winning score. Full story.