Dawn Patrol: What it was like giving the Cubs their rings
Suburban fans deliver World Series rings to Cubs
On a night when winter temperatures and a brisk wind required Wrigley Field patrons to don parkas, mittens, ski boots and wool caps, nothing warmed a Cubs fan's spirit better than watching their favorite players receive their 2016 World Series rings. Especially for 20 lucky winners of the Championship Ring Bearer Fan Contest, who got to hand-deliver those rings in Wednesday's pregame ceremony. Full story.
Just look at these rings
The Cubs' World Champions rings even include ... a goat. Full story with video on how they were made.
Round Lake Beach shooting suspect also charged in Long Grove burglary
A Round Lake Beach man accused of shooting a 21-year-old in the chest Tuesday is also a suspect in an October burglary, in which he was nearly shot by a homeowner. Full story
Police probe burglary of Glen Ellyn liquor store, Dairy Queen
Police yesterday asked for help identifying a man they think stole cash from a Glen Ellyn liquor store and broke into a neighboring Dairy Queen. Full story
Police stop 'high-risk' vehicle outside Des Plaines liquor store
A potentially dangerous traffic stop last night came to an end outside a Des Plaines liquor store, Mount Prospect police say. Full story
Aurora officer faces domestic battery charges
An Aurora officer was charged yesterday with domestic battery, ABC 7 reports. Full story
Chicago suspends more security officers after man dragged from United jet
Two more Chicago Department of Aviation security officers were placed on leave yesterday as outrage grows after a 69-year-old man was injured when he was dragged off an overbooked United Airlines flight at O'Hare International Airport. Full story
Elk Grove Village plans to opt out of Cook County minimum wage law
Elk Grove Village plans to opt out of a Cook County ordinance raising the minimum wage, despite earlier indications the industrial-heavy community could support a compromise mandatory pay increase. Full story
Naperville North honors alum who became Olympian, broadcaster
Kevin Barnett's successes as a two-time Olympic volleyball player and a three-time Olympic broadcaster made him a recipient of the Learners to Leaders award from his alma mater, Naperville North High School. Full story
Weather
Cloudy, rainy and cool today with a high around 53 degrees. Temperatures around 44 when you head out the door this morning. Lows tonight in the mid 40s. Full story.
Traffic
Mostly wide open roads early this morning, except for the ramp restrictions on I-94 at Route 120 due to a crash. Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Washington Street in Grayslake between Lake Steet and Haryan Way. Full traffic.
Bulls roll in playoff clincher, will face Boston
The Bulls didn't require much drama to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Two days after beating Orlando by 47 points, the Bulls trounced Brooklyn 112-73 last night at the United Center to make it official. Read Mike McGraw's take