Dawn Patrol: Cubs tickets cheaper in Pittsburgh; McHenry Dist. 156 still closed
Cubs playoff tickets in Pittsburgh a third of the Chicago prices
Cubs fans making the 924-mile round trip to Pittsburgh to see the National League wild-card game Wednesday night may end up spending less money than they would have had if the game had been at Wrigley Field. Full story.
Arietta an ace
What makes Jake Arrieta the Cubs' ace pitcher? Read Bruce Miles.
District 156 teachers return to picket lines in McHenry
McHenry High School District 156 schools will remain closed today after a marathon 12-hour negotiation session Sunday between the school board and the teachers union failed to produce a new contract. The district's campuses were closed for its 2,550 students Thursday and Friday after negotiations broke down early Thursday. Full story.
Gurnee names Thorstenson to village board
Karen Thorstenson, who has a long history of community involvement, has become the newest Gurnee village trustee. Village board members last night voted 5-0 to ratify Mayor Kristina Kovarik's appointment of Thorstenson to the vacant seat. The opening became available after Steve Park's resignation. Full story.
John Wredling, former St. Charles school leader, dies at 101
John Wredling, namesake of St. Charles District 303's Wredling Middle School, died at age 101 Saturday in his home surrounded by his family, according to a news release from District 303. Wredling served as district superintendent from 1968 to 1972. Full story.
Advocate Condell to end pioneering adult day care program
What has been described as a pioneering adult day care program at Advocate Condell Medical Center is ending next month after 23 years. The program opened in 1992 for older adults who need supervision or clinical care and may include participants with dementia, for example. Full story.
Aurora's Paramount earns 5 Jeffs in first year of eligibility
Equity newcomer Paramount Theatre in Aurora received a total of five 2015 Joseph Jefferson Awards, including three for its stellar revival of "Les Miserables," at the 47th annual Joseph Jefferson Awards ceremony last night at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Full story.
New lineup set for Bulls preseason opener
Fred Hoiberg broke from Bulls coaching tradition by announcing the starting lineup for today's preseason opener vs. Milwaukee a full 30 hours before tipoff.
For the record, he going with E'Twaun Moore, Jimmy Butler, Tony Snell, Nikola Mirotic and Joakim Noah. Full story.
Weather
Clouds early give way to sun today with an expected high temperature near 70 degress. Temperatures will rebound to the mid-70s by midweek ahead of the next storm system. Full story.
Traffic
Moderate stop and go traffic on suburban expressways. In the Schaumburg area, Gary Avenue north and south remains closed at the Elgin-O'Hare expressway. In Lake Barrington, Roberts Road remains closed to all traffic between Darrell Road and Route 59 for construction of a roundabout. Route 132/Grand Ave is closed between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa. Full story.