Dawn Patrol: Girl drowns in Fox Lake; Bears’ Marshall not happy with hip progress
Girl drowns in Fox Lake
A 9-year-old girl from Round Lake drowned while swimming in Fox Lake last night. She had been swimming with some friends near a boat launch on Stanton Point Road when she went under. Full story.
Zaruba opposes cuts to DuPage patrols
DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba says cutting the county’s patrol division would ultimately cost taxpayers more money for less service. The county board is exploring ways to save money by having local municipalities police unincorporated areas. Currently, 61 county deputies patrol 105 square miles. Full story.
Lauzen talks jobs with area business leaders
Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen focused on the importance of creating jobs during a talk yesterday to Elgin-area business leaders. Lauzen pointed to unemployment numbers that show the county has had a higher unemployment rate than the national average in recent years. Full story.
Arlington Heights launches supt. search
Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 is forging ahead with its superintendent search, hoping to have someone hired by the end of the year. Superintendent Sarah Jerome announced in February that she would retire in June. Full story.
Pihos plans to run for re-election
Glen Ellyn Republican Sandy Pihos plans to run for re-election for her state representative seat, she said yesterday. She’ll take on GOP challenger Peter Breen, a Lombard trustee. Pihos has been in the Illinois house since 2003. Full story.
Dist. 300 sees positive college readiness data
More students are taking Advanced Placement classes in Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300, and more than ever are passing exams, with ACT scores trending up. Additionally, more graduates are getting scholarship money than ever before. Full story.
Weather
Still hot, but less than yesterday. It will be partly cloudy with a high temperature of 85 degrees. Temperatures will be about 79 degrees as you head out the door this morning, then dip back to 66 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on Route 62 in Algonquin between Pyott Road and Route 31. One lane gets by in each direction through the summer of 2014. More traffic.
Marshall says he’s not happy with hip progress
Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall said yesterday that he’s not where he’d like to be recovery-wise after his third career hip surgery. Marshall caught 118 passes last season but dropped all three throws sent to him in last week’s preseason game. Full story.
Danks leads Sox to win
Jordan Danks hit a clutch two-run single the eighth inning to lead the White Sox to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros last night. Danks finished with three hits, and the White Sox won for the ninth time in 11 games. Full story.