Dawn Patrol: Escapee charged; Mt. Prospect OKs center expansion
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Escapee from mental health center caught
An escapee from the Elgin Mental Health Center who ran from guards transporting him to a court date yesterday was caught just before 4 p.m. attempting to leave the area in a cab. Police credit alert residents and a strong partnership that utilizes social media in yesterday's success. Full story.
Mount Prospect shopping center expansion approved
The approval of the expansion of a Mount Prospect shopping center this week was met with opposition concerned about an increase in noise and traffic. Residents pleaded for a comprehensive landscaping plan that would help offset some of that noise. Full story.
Kids play one sport these days
Kids rarely play more than one organized sport these days. Instead, they specialize in one sport, playing it year round - a trend that has led to injuries from overuse and burnout. Also, the rate of specialization is directly proportionate to a family's financial situation. Full story.
Social media convention goes awry
A social media convention held at the Schaumburg Convention Center aimed at Tumblr bloggers and their followers almost closed on the first day, but organizers raised $17,000 from those in attendance and others to keep the convention going. Full story.
Aurora police: 2 men in custody after being on the run
Two men who have been on the lam since charges were levying against 12 members of an Aurora street gang in June have since been caught. The charges are part of a two-year investigation that netted 204 grams of cocaine and 4.3 grams of heroin, police said. Full story.
Aurora man convicted 7th time for burglary
A Kane County judge convicted an Aurora man this week of burglary - his seventh conviction for that offense. Earnest E. Cooley faces a minimum of six years in prison. He'll be sentenced Sept. 12. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 59 degrees to start the day. The high today is expected to be around 75 degrees. It will be mostly clear and 62 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction continues on IL Route 38 between Kirk Road and Kress Road near West Chicago. People should expect heavy delays and seek alternate routes. Full traffic.
Toews, Kane a dynamic duo
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews sat together at a news conference yesterday announcing their identical eight-year, $84 million contracts but something seemed a little different. Instead of jabs and teasing, the pair, who have been friends for years, paid homage to each other with touching words about their careers and what these contracts mean to them. Full story.