Dawn Patrol: Fatal fire in Antioch Twp.; stabbing outside White Castle

Antioch Township man, 76, killed in fire

A 76-year-old man was killed Sunday morning when fire broke out in an upstairs room of an Antioch-area home where he and six others, including his wife, daughter and three of his grandchildren, were living. Lake County sheriff's officials said Lowell B. Simonson, of the 38000 block of North Drexel Boulevard, was pronounced dead at Centegra Hospital-McHenry, where he was taken after firefighters pulled him from the burning three-story home. His wife, Patricia A. Simonson, 74, managed to escape the fire, but is in serious condition at the same hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, officials said. Full story.

Person stabbed in White Castle parking lot

Lake in the Hills police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning after a traffic dispute in the parking lot of a White Castle restaurant. The victim, whom police did not identify, was in stable condition after being stabbed in the chest, according to a news release. Police said a minor crash occurred in the restaurant parking lot along Randall Road about 4:10 a.m. Sunday. The victim was stabbed during a subsequent argument, police said. Full story.

All about syrup in the suburbs

The beautiful spring weather brought out hundreds of people to the Naper Settlement's annual Maple Sugaring Days in Naperville this weekend to enjoy the day and learn how the city's earliest settlers made maple syrup. Full story. Meanwhile, in Schaumburg, more than 1,000 people visited Spring Valley Nature Center on Sunday to sample nature's sweet maple sugar during the 31st annual Sugar Bush Fair. Full story.

Weather

An absolutely gorgeous day today with a high of 73 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will be 51 degrees as you head out this morning, then dip to 39 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Construction has closed Riverside Drive in Elgin from Chicago Street and Highland Avenue until Saturday, August 8th. Please use alternate routes. Full traffic.

Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

Kentucky's chasing history, trying to become the first undefeated champion in March Madness since Indiana in 1976. The Wildcats are seeded first overall in the tournament and tops in the Midwest Region, in search of six more wins for a perfect season. The other No. 1 seeds are Villanova in the East, Duke in the South and Wisconsin in the West. Full story. And for those who weren't invited to the big dance, there's always the NIT. Temple, Colorado State, Old Dominion and Richmond are the top seeds in the consolation tourney. Full story.

Short-handed Bulls fall to Thunder

For the second straight game, the Bulls got blasted on the boards, still put themselves in position to win, but ultimately fell short. Trailing by 1 as late as the 1:40 mark, the Bulls faded down the stretch in a 109-100 loss Sunday at Oklahoma City. Read Mike McGraw's take here.