Dawn Patrol: Toby Keith's closes amid staff problems; Cubs to face Mets
Manager: Toby Keith's in Rosemont closes because staff was stealing
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill closed its doors for good yesterday in Rosemont's entertainment district after the management accused workers of stealing autographed memorabilia and liquor once they got word of the bar's imminent closure. Full story.
Cubs will face the Mets Saturday
Daniel Murphy stole an uncovered third base and went on to score the tying run, then hit a go-ahead homer off Zack Greinke to lead the New York Mets over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 last night and into an NL Championship Series matchup with the Chicago Cubs. Full story.
Funeral set for Bartlett High student killed in Elgin motorcycle crash
Funeral services for a Bartlett High School varsity football player killed Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Elgin are set for today. The Bartlett High School community is in mourning over the death of Adnan Azeemullah, 18, who died after his motorcycle struck an Elgin Area School District U-46 school bus. Full story.
Police: Man found dead on Metra train in Aurora
A man was found dead in a bathroom on a Metra train in Aurora yesterday afternoon, Aurora police say. There's no outward signs of trauma to the man's body, police said. Full story.
Driver hurt when truck overturns on Route 53 ramp
A dump truck overturned on the ramp from northbound Route 53 to westbound Lake-Cook Road yesterday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital and closing the ramp for about an hour, authorities said. Full story.
Streamwood police investigating anti-Muslim flier targeting family
Streamwood police are investigating an offensive, anti-Muslim flier a resident reported finding Oct. 9 on a vehicle outside the family home. Deputy Police Chief Ed Valente said the department has launched an investigation, but police so far have no leads on who may be responsible. Full story.
Union Station renovation plans to be announced today
Amtrak is promising improvements to Union Station that should appeal to both commuters tired of being overcrowded and architecture fans. Officials from the railroad, Metra, the Regional Transportation Authority and city of Chicago are expected to detail an extensive improvement plan today at the iconic downtown station whose staircase was prominently featured in "The Untouchables" movie. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 45 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 52 degrees this afternoon before plummeting to 37 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work has closed Route 132 between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa until Friday, May 13th. Full traffic.
Chicago Cubs like their options at top of rotation
Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced yesterday that Jon Lester will start Game 1 of the National League championship series Saturday with Jake Arrieta going in Game 2. Really, it doesn't make all that much difference, as both will get two chances to help get the Cubs to the World Series. Full report by Bruce Miles.
Hamstring strain sidelines Russell for NLCS
The Chicago Cubs have a roster decision to make after announcing that starting shortstop Addison Russell will miss the National League championship series with a hamstring injury. Russell suffered the injury in Game 3 of the division series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Full story.