Dawn Patrol: Quake near Lake in the Hills; student brings BB gun to school
Earthquake reported west of Lake in the Hills
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lake in the Hills last night, the U.S. Geological Survey says. The quake happened just after 6 p.m. about a mile west of Lake in the Hills and three miles northwest of Algonquin. Full story.
Hinsdale South student brings BB gun to school
A Hinsdale South student brought a broken BB gun to school Wednesday, district officials said. An investigation began as soon as a teen reported that a fellow student had the weapon, Hinsdale Township High School District 86 officials said in a news release. Full story.
Weather
Temperatures will start in the mid 30s today and are expected to rise only to about 42 degrees. Clouds should be breaking later in the day but it will be breezy. Full story.
Traffic
Traffic reports show no major slow spots on suburban expressways and tollways as drivers start their morning commutes. Construction projects continue on Lake Street in Streamwood, on Dundee Road in West Dundee and on Roosevelt Road in West Chicago, among others. Full story.
Carpentersville candidate admits to lying about arrest on questionnaire
Carpentersville trustee candidate Humberto Garcia admits that he lied about never having been arrested. In an election questionnaire he filled out for the Daily Herald, Garcia responded "no" when asked if he had ever been arrested or convicted of a crime. Full story.
Police: Round Lake Beach man drove drunk with kids in car
A Round Lake Beach man was driving with a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit Saturday night when police pulled him over and found three children in his car, authorities said Wednesday. He voluntarily submitted to a Breathalyzer test that showed his blood alcohol content at 0.352, police said. Full story.
Parents want to let kids skip state tests
Parents flocked to the Capitol in Springfield Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would let parents decide whether their children take standardized tests. Wednesday's events come just a week after hundreds of suburban high school students boycotted the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career test. Full story.
Panera to open in Carpentersville
Panera Bread will open the doors of its Carpentersville location for the first time Friday morning. Located along Route 31, adjacent to the east side of Spring Hill Mall, the bakery cafe will feature the breads, soups, and sandwiches the chain is known for. Full story.
Bulls pick up big win at Toronto
After trailing by as many as 13 points early, the Bulls outscored Toronto 39-21 in the fourth quarter to post a 116-103 victory Wednesday night at the Air Canada Centre. The Bulls (44-29) now hold a 1½-game lead over Toronto for third place in the Eastern Conference. Full story.