Dawn Patrol: Dist. 23 teacher raises; man sought in Grayslake-area death is dead
Prospect Hts. Dist. 23 approves new contract
A new 4-year contract approved by the Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 school board gives teachers raises over 3 percent, though it does not include a salary schedule, which had been a sticking point during negotiations. The board's 6-1 vote last night brought to an end a nearly two-week period of strife for the community that included students missing seven days of class. The tentative agreement will cost the district $12,500 more per year than the "best and final" offer made by the school board last week. Full story.
Person of interest in Grayslake-area killing found dead
A person of interest in the slaying of a woman near Grayslake was found dead last night in Chicago, authorities said. Lake County sheriff's detectives received notification around 8 p.m. of the death of Crystal Lake resident Leo Amin, 30, whom they had labeled a person of interest in the shooting of 46-year-old Dena E. Seymour. Full story.
Shots fired in Arlington Height; no one hit, hurt
Shots were fired by someone last night on Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights, though no one was struck, police said. The shooting, reported to police at 6:08 p.m., occurred near Algonquin and New Wilke Road. Full story.
Authorities: Ex-husband killed Gurnee woman during struggle
A Kenosha man is charged with killing his ex-wife during a pre-dawn struggle at her Gurnee house when he confronted her over allegations by his 9-year-old daughter that she had been assaulted, authorities said yesterday. David M. Brocksom, 43, told police he had left his two children in a hotel in the Wisconsin Dells and drove to Gurnee to confront Beata J. Brocksom, 48. During an ensuing scuffle, a gun discharged and a bullet struck Brocksom, authorities said. Full story.
Grand jury subpoenas COD records on Waterleaf spending
A DuPage County grand jury has subpoenaed spending records by College of DuPage officials at a now-defunct upscale campus restaurant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation by State's Attorney Robert Berlin. But current COD Board Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton, who has criticized spending by administrators at the restaurant in the past, was skeptical this latest subpoena would amount to anything, calling it "a little too little and a little too late." Full story.
Elgin cops on testing body cameras: 'We're embracing it'
Elgin officers who've been testing body cameras say that so far, they seem to be a great benefit to police and residents alike. "From the officer's perspective, it is a great evidentiary tool for recalling events or completing detailed reports," officer Thomas Coffield said. "And the transparency that body cameras provide makes me feel further protected from the possibility of false complaints." Elgin hopes to equip all of its 180 officers with the help of a $250,000 matching grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Full story.
Cook County judge orders Horizon Farms closed; future uncertain
Horizon Farms in Barrington Hills is closed until a dispute between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the site's previous owners is resolved, a Cook County judge has ruled. Richard Kirk Cannon, who owned the equestrian estate with his wife until the county bought it out of foreclosure, said forest preserve officials are wrong to think they are going to reopen the property to the public. "I'm sure they'd like to believe that, but the judge said it is closed and I don't see him changing his mind based on his ruling," he said. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 55 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 63 degrees this afternoon before falling to 53 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Rand Road from Route 22 and June Terrace in Lake Zurich until the end of November. Full traffic.
Rose to have eye surgery after getting elbowed, timetable to return unclear
Derrick Rose will have surgery today at Rush University Medical Center after taking an accidental elbow to the face during yesterday's practice, leaving him with a left orbital fracture. The incident happened about halfway through Fred Hoiberg's first practice as coach of the Bulls. A timetable for his return will be determined when the procedure is complete, but it seems inevitable he will miss most, if not all, of training camp. Full story.