Dawn Patrol: Police seek 3 men after Fox Lake cop killed; area schools closed
Police hunting for 3 suspects after Fox Lake cop shot dead
The manhunt for three gunmen involved in the fatal shooting of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Gliniewicz continued last night into this morning. Heavily armed police used helicopters and dogs to search for the trio. The search's ground zero centered around Sayton, Frontage and Rollins roads and Route 59 in Fox Lake. Full story.
Fox Lake-area districts cancel classes today
School districts in the Fox Lake area announced last night that classes would be canceled today as the hunt for three suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Fox Lake's Lt. Charles Gliniewicz. " ... We have all decided that it is in the best interests of our students, the community, and law enforcement, to cancel school for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2015," the district websites said. Full story.
Police: Location of man reported armed in Crystal Lake is unknown
Crystal Lake police continue to search for a possibly armed man after they responded to the call of a disturbance yesterday afternoon in which a man had a handgun, police said. Police secured a perimeter around the house but later discovered the reportedly armed man was not inside, they said. Police said last night the man's whereabouts remained unknown but they did not think he was a danger to the community. Full story.
Work underway on Prospect High School's $13 million pool project
Construction on Prospect High School's $13 million state-of-the-art swimming pool is on track to be completed in August 2016, says Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Director of Operations Ted Birren. The district broke ground on the project earlier this summer, and new the pool is expected to have eight 25-yard lanes. Full story.
Palatine man accused of impersonating CIA officer
A Palatine man is facing felony charges after officials say he falsely posed as a CIA officer Friday at the Bartlett Police Department. The man represented himself to Bartlett police as a CIA employee with a fake badge and credentials, but Bartlett police say the suspected he was an impersonator. Full story.
Four questions about the week's big heroin vote
Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a sweeping anti-heroin proposal could be considered by state lawmakers as early as today. Among the ideas: Put a bigger emphasis on treatment in the court system and require police and firefighters to both stock overdose antidotes. Other things to know about the plan.
Weather
Mostly clear and 74 degrees to start this morning. Temperatures will climb to 88 degrees this afternoon, before dipping back to 73 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Resurfacing work will cause some delays on Route 47 between Route 14 and Route 17 between Woodstock and Lakewood. the construction will last through October. Full story.
Chicago Cubs win but need more 'quality' from starters
The Cubs won 5-4 over the Cincinnati Reds yesterday despite starting pitch Dan Haren's non-quality start. Full story.