Weekend in Review: N. Aurora soldier laid to rest
At the funeral Saturday for Spc. Christopher Patterson, 20, of North Aurora, who was killed Jan. 6 in Afghanistan, two governors and his father delivered eulogies. “He was about everybody else,” Robert Patterson said through long, anguished pauses. “He was never discouraged. He was always there to cheer people up.” Full story.
Apartment fire does $2 million in damage
A chimney fire Friday night caused the evacuation of about seven families and possibly up to $2 million in damage to an apartment building in Arlington Heights, fire officials said. The Arlington Heights Fire Department responded to a call just after 11 p.m. to The Pointe Apartments on Woods Drive, said Cmdr. Bill Essling. Full story.
Crystal Lake Marine pilot killed in Afghanistan
A native of Crystal Lake was among six Hawaii-based Marines killed when their helicopter crashed Thursday in Afghanistan, military officials said. Capt. Nathan McHone, 29, a 2001 graduate of Crystal Lake South High School, was sent in August with the squadron on a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, said base spokeswoman 1st Lt. Diann Olson.
Elk Grove man shot in chase gets 7-year sentence
A 24-year-old Elk Grove Village man was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after leading Chicago police on a high-speed chase on the Jane Addams Tollway that ended when he was shot in the chest at the Elgin toll plaza. Full story.
Volo man dies in snowmobile crash in forest preserve
Lake County Coroner Artis Yancey said Sunday that preliminary findings suggest that neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the snowmobile crash Friday night in Wauconda that killed a 39-year-old Volo man. Yancey added that the cause of Shane Diaz's death is likely to be blunt trauma sustained in the crash, though no formal determination has yet been made.
A look at why suburban politicians jump to other offices
State Sen. Chris Lauzen is running for Kane County Board instead of seeking re-election to the Senate. Karen McConnoughay is running for Illinois Senate instead of seeking a new term as Kane County Board chairman. What compels candidates to switch gears and look to different levels of government for jobs? Full story.
Wheaton park plan for Hubble school site outlined
The public got a first look at plans for a grocery store and park district improvements at the old Hubble Middle School site in downtown Wheaton during an information session held Saturday by the Wheaton Park District. Full story.
Second prostitution charge at South Elgin spa
Police arrested 65-year-old Son Jang, of Arlington Heights, on prostitution charges Friday, less than a year after arresting a Bolingbrook woman on similar charges in the same location, according to Sgt. Mike Doty. The massage parlor at 1314 W. Spring St., was called Heaven Spa when 44-year-old Naomi Suh was arrested last March and charged with solicitation of prostitution and keeping a place of prostitution, among other charges.
Officers receiving Gurnee Purple Hearts
Five Gurnee police officers injured in the line of duty will receive Gurnee Purple Heart Awards during a ceremony Monday, officials said. Cmdr. Jay Patrick said the five officers being honored at 7:30 p.m. at the Gurnee Village Hall, 325 O'Plaine Road, have endured serious injury while apprehending criminals who were resisting arrest. Full story.
Klinkhamer running “anti-campaign” for Kane Co. chairmanship
Sue Klinkhamer has a chance at becoming the first Democrat to sit in the Kane County Board chairman's seat in more than a century. And while that might motivate some people to spend all day knocking on doors, making calls to collect campaign contributions and plunging signs into their neighbors' front yards, Klinkhamer won't be doing any of that.
Large field competing in Lake Co. State's Attorney race
Most people who will vote in the 2012 election to pick Lake County's next state's attorney weren't old enough to cast a ballot the last time the contest was held under similar circumstances. An incumbent state's attorney is not on the ballot for the first time since 1968. Instead, voters will choose from among six candidates — three from each party — running in the March primary for the right to succeed Michael Waller. Full story.
World & Nation
US talks to Afghan insurgent group. Full story.
Giffords to resign from Congress. Full story.
Floriday next stop in GOP race. Full story.
Illinois cracks down on abortion clinics. Full story.
Gingrich upsets Romney with win in South Carolina. Full story.
Sports
Toews, goaltending pressing issues for Hawks. Full story.
Bulls look good, but rough road ahead. Full story.
Coach Q wants Hawks defenders to be more aggressive. Full story.
Wisconsin upsets Illini. Full story.
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno died yesterday. Full story.
Patriots headed to the Super Bowl — again. Full story.
Giants seal their Super Bowl bid. Full story.