Dawn Patrol: Cubs take sole possession of first place in NL Central
Cubs take sole possession of first place
The Chicago Cubs rallied from a 5½-game deficit at the all-star break on the resurgence of their starting pitching. They moved into first place by themselves Wednesday night on yet another strong start by Jake Arrieta during an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Read Bruce Miles' take here.
Aurora police seek woman in credit card theft
Police say a woman used a stolen credit card to buy more than $500 with of merchandise at a grocery store in Aurora. Full story
Former CPS administrator to lead Larkin High
Former Chicago Public Schools administrator Jamie Crosen has been named the new principal of Larkin High School in Elgin. He replaces Jon Tuin, who is leaving Elgin Area School District U-46 after 27 years to become principal of a high school in California. Full story
Harper plans to restart building project
Now that Illinois has a budget, Harper College is making preparations to resume work on a dormant construction site where one of the school's original 1960s-era buildings will be expanded and renovated. That said, it still could take almost another year before shovels are in the ground, officials estimate. Full story
Charter group files appeal with state to reverse U-46's denial
Just minutes before the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline, a group seeking to open an Elgin charter school filed an appeal with the state after its proposal failed a second time to gain support from Elgin Area School District U-46. Full story
ICARUS neutrino detector arrives at Fermilab
The ICARUS neutrino detector - the largest liquid-argon particle detector ever built - ended its intercontinental journey Wednesday, rolling through the gates of its new home at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia. Full story
Beef Shack, sports bar coming to far west Elgin
Several new businesses, including a gas station that's been in the works for more than three years, expect to open in the next few months near Route 20 and Nesler Road on Elgin's far west side. Full story
Prospect Heights unanimously approves tripling sewer rates
Sewer bills for most Prospect Heights residents will triple now that the city has approved new rates. Aldermen unanimously approved a plan this week to increase rates for homeowners to $20 per month from $6.50. Full story
Weather
Cloudy and 73 degrees this morning. Highs around 80, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work is causing intermittent restrictions on Route 25 between Higgins Road and Bolz Road from East Dundee to Carpentersville. Full traffic.