Dawn Patrol: Body found along I-290; industrial building burns near Elk Grove
Body found along eastbound I-290 identified as Plainfield man
The body of a person believed to have been struck along I-290 near Hillside has been identified as a Plainfield man, the Cook County medical examiner's office said. LaShawn Williams, 22, was discovered at about 3 p.m. yesterday on eastbound I-290 near Wolf Road, police said. Full story.
Images: Industrial building near Elk Grove Village burns
Firefighters in an unincorporated area near Elk Grove Village battled a blaze in a vacant concrete factory last night, officials said. The fire, in the 2800 block of Elmhurst Road, started at about 9 p.m. in what one fire official described as the old Dean Concrete Factory. Full story.
Robbery attempted at Batavia AT&T store
Police are investigating an AT&T retail store on the 200 block of Randall Road in Batavia. Initial reports indicated an attempted robbery occurred last night. Full story.
N. Aurora police seek help finding a man who knocked down woman
North Aurora police want the public's help in finding a man who knocked down a woman Sunday near State and Roberts streets on the village's near west side. The victim, 74, was walking about 10 a.m. when a man knocked her to the ground, police said in a news release. Full story.
Suburban witness on plot: 'This doesn't happen at Pokémon'
A Mundelein mom who was at the World Pokémon Championship in Boston with five local student competitors said people were "stunned" when they heard police had foiled a possible violent attack involving some of the game's top players. Full story.
Kane County prosecutor faces DUI charge
A Kane County assistant state's attorney - recently praised as part of a team that handled a murder trial - has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, according to DuPage County court records. Kathleen Doyen, 30, was arrested by Carol Stream police. Full story.
Daughter sues Kane County, sheriffs over mom's 2013 jail suicide
The daughter of a South Elgin woman who hanged herself two years ago at the Kane County jail has sued, arguing the sheriff, correctional officers and medical personnel routinely disregard the medical and mental health needs of inmates. Terry Ann Hart, 52, killed herself by tying three pairs of her jail-issued socks together and hanging herself. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 61 degrees to start the day. Temperatures will climb to 73 degrees this afternoon before dipping back to 61 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Route 31 at Bowes Road in South Elgin until the end of October. Full traffic.
Cubs take injury report in stride
The Cubs were hit with a double dose of bad news before yesterday's win. Right fielder Jorge Soler (left oblique strain) and relief pitcher Jason Motte (right shoulder strain) were both placed on the disabled list. Soler could be out as long as month. Full story.