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Dawn Patrol: O'Hare chief talks nighttime noise (and goats); stolen dog returns

O'Hare chief talks nighttime noise and diagonal runways

Chicago's new Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans says it's not the suburbs versus Chicago when it comes to O'Hare noise or growth. In an interview with the Daily Herald yesterday, Evans discussed her compromise proposal to use a rotating system of runways for nighttime flights to spread out the noise. She also didn't commit to a definitive answer on DuPage County's holy grail - a western terminal at O'Hare. Full story.

Stolen dog will reunite with new family

Mr. Reese, the 8-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix stolen from a Northbrook-area animal shelter, has been found and will be meeting his new adoptive family soon. The dog was discovered yesterday in the parking lot of Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. "They're ecstatic," said shelter manager Angelique Walker of Mr. Reese's new family. Full story.

Central Lake County bouncing back after tornado

Businesses and homeowners are bouncing back in the aftermath of Sunday's EF-1 tornado that cut a narrow path across central Lake County. The twister left a swath about 7½ miles long and 300 yards wide, according to the National Weather Service. At Grayslake Central High School, roof repairs are expected to be finished by Friday, and freshmen orientation is on track to begin Monday. Full story.

Wood Dale: Tent collapse investigation 'going to take some time'

Wood Dale police say it will take time for authorities to determine why a large tent collapsed in a strong gust of wind Sunday, killing one and injuring 22 others at the city's Prairie Fest celebration. "We've done a full investigation in conjunction with the (DuPage County) sheriff's office but we have reached no conclusion of anything yet," police Chief Greg Vesta said yesterday. Full story.

DuPage chief judge: Traffic court judges need more security

Spurred by threats against fellow jurists, DuPage Chief Judge Kathryn E. Creswell is calling for increased security at all four county traffic courts, even if it means moving one of them to a safer location. Creswell said judges can become targets of "disgruntled litigants" and it can happen regardless of whether a judge is hearing a felony, divorce, foreclosure or traffic case. "It's not a question of if (an incident is) going to happen," she said. "It's a question of when." Full story.

Property tax freeze still alive even as budget talks frozen

Lawmakers continue to keep alive the idea of holding the line on suburban property tax bills even in the absence of an agreement on a state budget. Senate Democrats yesterday approved a proposal to freeze what local governments can ask for in property taxes for two years, with some exceptions. It's an idea that has been rejected a dozen times or so by the Illinois House this year. Full story.

Weather

Mostly clear and 68 degrees. Partly sunny and 81 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 68 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Work closes Riverside Drive in Elgin between Chicago Street and Highland Avenue until Saturday. Full traffic.

Arrieta, Rizzo lead Cubs to sixth straight win

The Cubs drew within three games of the National League wild card-leading Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-0 shutout last night for their sixth straight win. Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings and Anthony Rizzo tied a career high with four hits. Both teams play again tonight. Full story.

Tampa Bay crushes on Sale, White Sox

The White Sox dropped their second straight game to the Rays, and ace starter Chris Sale was hit hard again in an 11-3 loss last night. The Sox are 1-4 on their homestand, which wraps up this afternoon. Full story.

Slauson just happy to be back in the mix with Chicago Bears

Bears beat writer Bob LeGere writes that it's rare that any football player looks forward to training camp and what it brings: hot weather, tedious on-field drills, long practices, endless meetings and, when there's a coaching change, continuing the process of learning a new playbook. But Bears left guard Matt Slauson has a different mindset, at least this year. He's enjoying every bit of the work. Full story.

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