Dawn Patrol: Family remembers crash victims; Walker wins

Walker wins Wisconsin recall election

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker became the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall attempt last night, winning the right to finish his term and continue his strategy to fix the state budget by eliminating union rights for most public workers. Walker defeated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett amid a backlash from many union leaders. Although both groups spent millions on the election, Republicans from across the country donated record-setting sums to Walker. Full story.

Family, friends mourn 3 teens killed in crash

Friends of three former Plainfield North High School students visited the crash site where the teens were struck by a truck to mourn their loss Tuesday. The parents of 18-year-old Naperville resident Alexis Banuelos were among those at the scene at Schlapp and Route 126. “We have no ill will toward anybody involved,” Ricardo Banuelos said Tuesday. “We know the truck driver did everything in his power to stop. We’re just hurting right now.” Full story.

Undercover officer delivers Elgin woman 45 pounds of pot

An undercover police officer acting as a delivery man had a special delivery for an Elgin woman early Monday evening: a 45-pound package of marijuana that had been shipped to her home, according to police. The 50-year-old woman was charged with manufacture/delivery of more than 5,000 grams and is being held on $1 million bond. Police said the woman accepted the package from the undercover officer at her door. Full story.

McHenry County arrests 2 Top 10 most-wanted fugitives

U.S. Marshals and McHenry County sheriff’s deputies acting on two anonymous tips were able to nab two of the county’s Top 10 most-wanted fugitives Monday. Authorities located and arrested the No. 3 and No. 5 most-wanted fugitives within a one-hour period. A Woodstock man wanted on multiple drug and aggravated battery charges was located in South Barrington, and a Huntley man wanted on sexual assault charges was located in St. Chares, according to police. Full story.

Aurora may sell community center to school district

East Aurora School District 131 is considering buying the near East side Aurora community center that houses agencies such as the YWCA with hopes to expand a magnet school in the building rather than build an entirely new facility. School board officials said they are “satisfied” with the price of $3 million and said the move would decrease the population at other schools. Full story.

Eyes track Transit of Venus

From the U.S. to South Korea, people around the world turned their attention to the daytime sky on Tuesday and early Wednesday in Asia to make sure they caught the once-in-a-lifetime sight of the transit of Venus. In the suburbs, Harper College in Palatine and Wheaton College offered views of the phenomenon. Full story.

Dog helps find Barrington woman’s tooth

A Barrington dog went from goat to hero this weekend after first causing his owner, Megan Wiersma, to fall flat on her face and break a front tooth, but then redeeming himself by finding the broken portion of tooth the next day and returning it to his owner. His unusual fetch allowed a dentist to reattach the missing portion of Wiersma’s tooth and return her smile to its natural state. “It fit right back on there perfectly,” Dr. Russ Fitton said. Full story.

Suburban veterans reflect on D-Day

Though he won’t be back in Normandy as he was a year ago, Wednesday’s anniversary of D-Day will mean just as much to Libertyville veteran Don Carter as it ever has. In fact, he understands why all commemorations of World War II have gradually stepped up over the years as the number of surviving veterans has diminished. “It has more meaning when you have a little perspective on it,” Carter said. Full story.

Naperville not changing constitution

Don’t expect to see Naperville City Council members lobbying Washington, D.C. for a constitutional amendment any time soon. The local Move to Amend chapter appeared before the council Tuesday for the second time. And for the second time, their pleas were either rebuffed or ignored. The group is hoping the city will adopt a resolution supporting a constitutional amendment to abolish “corporate personhood” and the doctrine of “money as speech.” Full story.

Weather

Another beautiful day on tap, with no wind and plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are in the upper 50s right now, but will climb to 76 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will dip back to 59 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Police are on the scene of an accident that is blocking the left lane of the northbound Tri-State Tollway near Wolf Road. Motorists are also urged to avoid Burr Road between Bolcum Road and Silver Glen Road in St. Charles due to construction that will last until August of 2012. Full story.

Sveum has Castro’s back, shortstop goes 3-for-5

Cubs manager Dale Sveum says he isn’t reneging on the comment that a mental error by shortstop Starlin Castro was “the last straw,” but had Castro in the lineup last night as the Cubs smacked the Brewers 10-0 in Milwaukee. Castro was 3-for-5 in the victory. “You’re not going to bench a guy for something like that,” Sveum said. “You’re going to bench guys for not playing hard and not preparing and things like that.” The win also gave pitcher Ryan Dempster his first win of the season despite a 2.90 ERA for the year. Full story.

Humber struggles and Konerko sits in Sox loss

The White Sox gave up 13 hits to the Toronto Blue Jays last night, beating the Sox 9-5. The Sox, who were without first baseman Paul Konerko, still lead the AL Central by 1 1/2 games over Cleveland. Phil Humber, who struggled with his control, had just one victory in eight starts since pitching his perfect game. Konerko is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Full story.