Dawn Patrol: Feds launch investigation into COD; man trapped in machinery dies
Federal authorities launch investigation of COD
A criminal investigation of College of DuPage has been launched by federal authorities, who have issued two subpoenas requesting various documents from the both the Glen Ellyn-based school and its Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. Copies of the two federal grand jury subpoenas, dated April 13, were released last night as part of a Freedom of Information Act request. Full story.
Man dies after being trapped in machinery in Elk Grove Village
A man died after becoming trapped in a machine yesterday afternoon in Elk Grove Village, fire officials said. It took firefighters 10 minutes to free the man from the equipment at ACME Industries, and the worker was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said. Full story.
Medical marijuana grower coming to Elk Grove Village
A medical marijuana cultivation facility will open later this year in Elk Grove Village's business park. Illinois Grown Medicine LLC is one of only two growers granted licenses in Cook County. Full story.
Two face drug charges after McHenry traffic stop yields heroin
Two men face multiple drug charges after raw heroin was found in a secret compartment of the vehicle they were driving through McHenry, police said. During the search, officers say they recovered 25 grams of heroin, valued at $5,000. Full story.
Fire shuts down Naperville Arby's
A fire at an Arby's in Naperville yesterday afternoon left the building uninhabitable, fire officials say. Firefighters discovered a fire burning in the wall. It took them 30 minutes to bring the blaze under control. Full story.
Wheeling man takes cab to gas station, robs it
A Wheeling man who took a cab to the Palatine gas station he intended to rob, and afterward practically walked into the arms of a waiting police officer, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery charges yesterday. Kevin Katsev, 31, was ordered to serve 94 days in jail and sentenced to 30 months mental-health probation in exchange for his plea. Full story.
Arlington Heights police investigate after vandalism found near Westgate
Vandalism found near Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights suggested a bomb threat, leading to an investigation yesterday, school officials said. Police searched inside the school and the surrounding areas and determined there was no immediate threat, school officials said. Full story.
Weather
Some showers and only 48 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 59 degrees this afternoon but will fall to 46 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Pavement repair work will cause restrictions on Barrington Road between Lake Street and Schaumburg Road affecting Hanover Park, Streamwood and Schaumburg. Full traffic.
Late rally lifts Bulls into third seed
Aaron Brooks sparked a comeback by scoring 23 points and the Bulls edged the Hawks 91-85. So the Bulls did clinch the No. 3 seed and will face I-94 rival Milwaukee in the first round of the playoffs. Full story.
Hawks come back from down 3-0 for 4-3 double OT win
Corey Crawford or Scott Darling? That's the prime question the Hawks' coach and his staff will try to figure out after Darling replaced Crawford in net and stopped all 42 shots he faced during the Hawks' 4-3 Game 1 win over the Predators in double overtime last night. Full story.