Dawn Patrol: Rosemont rebated Garth Brooks $1M; Breuder responds
Rosemont rebated Garth Brooks more than $1 million
Rosemont officials paid Garth Brooks more than $1 million to kick off his tour at Allstate Arena, but they said they made $2 million in return. The village had fought to keep those figures private, saying it takes away the village's fighting chance against private arenas who don't have to disclose those figures. But yesterday the village decided to release the figures rather than go to court. Full story.
Speed likely a factor in fatal Elgin crash
An Elgin man and a Sycamore man died after a car they were in crashed into a tree early Saturday morning and police say speed was likely a factor. A third person was seriously injured when the 2010 Acura TL lost control on the 1100 block of Forest Drive. Full story.
Breuder: COD union's accusations are 'irresponsible and unfounded'
College of DuPage President Robert Breuder released a 34-page document yesterday that accuses his critics of making "irresponsible and unfounded accusations" in response to a teachers union report blasting his administration. "No amount of unfounded criticism or bullying from a cadre of angry faculty who believe they are the epicenter of the college (and) who will never appreciate this great institution will jeopardize our future," Breuder wrote. Full story.
Woodfield, Schaumburg police say they'll remain vigilant
Schaumburg police and a mall trade group say they'll remain vigilant in light of a terrorist group's recent calls for attacks on shopping malls, but that it's something that they've always done. No extra security measures or patrols will be added at Woodfield Mall after the threat by Somali-based Islamist militant group al Shabaab. Full story.
Mundelein plan commissioner who wrote critical letter fired
Mundelein's village board voted last night to remove planning and zoning commissioner Ray Ladewig from the advisory panel. Ladewig had come under fire from Mayor Steve Lentz and trustees after the publication of a letter he wrote to the Daily Herald in December. Full story.
McHenry dems protest hiring of sheriff with DUI, assault convictions
McHenry County Democrats say hiring a man with two past convictions to serve a top post within the McHenry County sheriff's department sends the wrong message. McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim, a Republican who started the job in December, hired Matt McNamara, his former campaign manager, as deputy chief of patrol Jan. 20, and he has misdeamenor convictions on his record for assault and DUI. Full story.
A Naperville man won $265 million, but who?
A Naperville man won the $265 million prize, the largest in Illinois Lottery history, according to an ABC 7 report, but his identity won't be released until today. Full story.
Weather
Windy with snow showers and temperatures of only 29 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures are 7 degrees this morning, then expected to dip to 10 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Pavement repair work will cause restrictions on Barrington Road from Lake Street and Schaumburg Road from Hanover Park and Schaumburg. Full traffic.
Subs deliver as Bulls subdue Bucks
Tony Snell hit 20 points for the third time in five games as the Bulls beat Milwaukee 87-71 last night at the United Center. For once, Derrick Rose's poor shooting could take a back seat and be deemed inconsequential. Full story.