Dawn Patrol: University of Iowa classmates attend service for Hersey grad
University of Iowa classmates attend service for Hersey grad
A 19-year-old college student from Arlington Heights was remembered by classmates in Iowa Tuesday night during a campus memorial and prayer service. Full story
Glendale Heights police seek information on home invasion, stun-gun attack
Four teenage girls on Tuesday broke into a Glendale Heights apartment and attacked a young resident and his friends with a stun gun, police say. Full story
Drivers injured in Aurora crash expected to survive
Both drivers hospitalized after a six-vehicle crash Monday at Butterfield Road and DuPage Parkway in Aurora have been upgraded to stable condition and are expected to survive, authorities said Tuesday. Full story
Palatine man sentenced on gun, drug charges
An admitted gang member accused of weapon and drug crimes after a report of shots fired in Palatine pleaded guilty to the charges. Full story
Caputo's grocery store in Des Plaines closes again
Joe's Fresh Market in Des Plaines has closed months after the grocer reopened in Des Plaines. Nat Caputo, owner of the grocery store formerly named Joe Caputo & Sons at 959 E. Oakton St., confirmed Tuesday he's permanently out of business. Full story
Naperville police report 20 car burglaries
A Florida-based gang that has been stealing purses from cars in Naperville since 2010 appears to be back, police said Tuesday. Full story.
Weather
Clear and 40 degrees this morning. Highs in the mid 50s today, with lows tonight in the mid 40s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to discuss on the highway this morning. Intersection work continues on westbound Dundee Road and northbound McHenry Road in Wheeling. Full traffic.
Schwarber's home run sparks Cubs
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon deals with the question every day: Why bat Kyle Schwarber leadoff? Schwarber has been slumping, but he hit a big 3-run homer Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take on the 8-3 win here.
Cubs react to racism at Fenway
The Chicago Cubs just returned from Boston, where the atmosphere for three exciting games was fun, festive and friendly at Fenway Park. Things took an ugly turn Monday, when Baltimore Orioles player Adam Jones said he heard racist taunts at Fenway. Jones also had a bag of peanuts thrown at him. Full story.
White Sox shut out Royals
Starter Jose Quintana received some welcome early run support against the Royals Tuesday night. Quintana gave up four singles over eight innings, and the Chicago White Sox won 6-0 in Kansas City. Full story.