Dawn Patrol: Worker killed in Streamwood sewer
Worker killed in Streamwood sewer
A 22-year-old man working in a Streamwood sewer line was killed Wednesday. Firefighters worked for about four hours Wednesday night to pull the man out of a manhole on the 500 block of South Park Boulevard Full story
Pedestrian killed in fatal Des Plaines crash
A pedestrian died Wednesday after she was struck by a car while crossing a poorly lit Des Plaines road, officials say. Full story
Buffalo Grove veterinary clinic wins rare distinction
A Buffalo Grove veterinary clinic that last year drew attention when it opened an 8,600-square-foot rehab and exercise center for pets now has become the first in the Midwest to win Level 1 trauma center certification for its emergency care facilities. Full story
Elk Grove Village mayor shelves tobacco sales ban
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson's proposal to ban tobacco sales in the Northwest suburb has been snuffed out. Full story
Rauner's veto of pro-union legislation survives override attempt
Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of legislation seeking to prohibit municipal right-to-work laws - like the one enacted in Lincolnshire nearly two years ago - narrowly withstood an override attempt in the state House on Wednesday. Full story
Dist. 15 parents raise concerns about striking nurses
Some Palatine Township Elementary District 15 parents are expressing concern now that school nurses are allowed to be off the job and back on picket lines with other striking support employees. Full story
What an Elgin man has photographed for Guinness World Records
Elgin photographer, Kevin Ramos' portfolio includes the person with the largest Afro, the largest ball of tape, the youngest professional drummer, the longest snake in captivity, the longest golf cart, the tallest horse, the largest collection of teddy bears, and many more. Full story
Weather
Mostly clear and 41 degrees this morning. Highs around 60 today, with lows tonight in the 40s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays early this morning. Resurfacing work is causing delays on Aptakisic Road between Buffalo Grove Road and Route 21. Full story.
Bears' Trubisky not lacking in confidence
Anyone worried that Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky's confidence might have taken a hit because he was allowed to throw just 7 passes last week and 16 the week before can relax. "My confidence is fine," he said. "I don't care if I throw zero passes if we win the game. Read Bob LeGere's take here.