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Dawn Patrol: Rosemont cop said he 'had to' kill brother-in-law

Wheeling trustee seat still in limbo

Mary Papantos holds a razor-thin lead for the last seat on the Wheeling village board, but write-in candidate Joe Vito is disputing 33 ballots for him that weren't counted - ballots that could give him the seat. The Cook County clerk's office on Tuesday canvassed write-in ballots received on Election Day, April 7, and mailed-in ballots that arrived in the last week. Full story.

Report: Rosemont cop said he 'had to' kill brother-in-law

The off-duty Rosemont cop who shot and killed his brother-in-law in January said he "had to do it" because he feared for his life and that of his sister and baby nephew, according to a state police report obtained by the Daily Herald. Full story.

Bicyclist identified in Rolling Meadows crash

A bicyclist who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday in Rolling Meadows has been identified as Konrad Tomasik of Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Full story.

Hawthorn Woods teen heading to Maui

Sam Holtz is going to Hawaii after all. The Hawthorn Woods teen who became a overnight sensation nationwide after he tied for first in the ESPN Tournament Challenge was awarded a trip for four to Maui by the Internet sports website Scout.com. Full story.

Streamwood police investigating miscarriage

Streamwood police are investigating reports of domestic violence that caused a pregnant woman to miscarry, authorities said. Police said they learned Friday that a 21-year-old Streamwood woman had been a victim of repeated violence. Full story.

Wiedmeyer is Pingree Grove's new leader

If there is someone who knows full well that each vote counts, that's Steve Wiedmeyer, the village president-elect in Pingree Grove. Wiedmeyer, a trustee for 19 years, received 312 votes, or just two more than incumbent Greg Marston, according to unofficial results for the April 7 election. Two years ago, Wiedmeyer eked out a victory in the trustee race by just one vote. Full story.

Kane County rejects liquor license for potential strip club owners

Promises of six-figure tax income and a classier business didn't persuade Kane County Board members Tuesday to approve a liquor license for the potential new owners of a strip club in St. Charles Township. Full story.

Weather

Mostly clear and 43 degrees to start. Temperatures will climb to 61 degrees this afternoon, before falling back to 45 degrees tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Construction work will cause restrictions on Ogden Avenue between Eola Road and 75th Street in Aurora until the end of October, 2016. Full traffic.

Playoffs start for Blackhawks tonight

The Blackhawks will meet Nashville tonight in the first game of their best-of-7 quarterfinal series. As beat writer John Dietz explains, a lucky bounce is sometimes all it takes in the chase for the Stanley Cup. Full column.

What if Mariota is available?

The Bears have the 7th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft at the end of the month. What if Marcus Mariota is still on the board? Bears beat writer Bob LeGere says it makes sense for the Bears to select the Oregon QB and take the time to develop him as Jay Cutler's successor. Full column.

Cubs fans still feel good after loss

There was - dare we say - a bit of a festive atmosphere around Wrigley Field Tuesday night, despite a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Fans heading down the jammed ramps were talking about "winning tomorrow." Read all about it in beat writer Bruce Miles' column.

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