Dawn Patrol: 'New information' on Gliniewicz; hit-and-run driver dies in Aurora
Source: Investigators to call Gliniewicz's death a suicide
Law enforcement officials will announce today the shooting death of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was a suicide, a source confirmed. Lake County authorities have scheduled a news conference for 10 a.m. to reveal "significant new information" about Gliniewicz's death. Gliniewicz, 52, was found dead in a marshy area Sept. 1 after radioing a dispatcher that he saw three men acting suspiciously at 7:52 a.m., authorities said. Full story.
Body of hit-and-run driver found in Aurora pond, police say
The identity of a 59-year-old Aurora man found in a retention pond in Aurora last night could be released today, as well as a cause of the crash of his vehicle in a retention pond, police said. The driver was believed to have been involved in three hit-and-run crashes before his car entered the pond at Normantown Road and Tara Belle Parkway, authorities said. Full story.
Florida driver charged in hit-and-run that killed Lake in the Hills couple
Police in Clearwater, Florida, have arrested the driver who they say was behind the wheel in a hit-and-run crash that killed a couple on vacation from Lake in the Hills. Charles Winzenread was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Clearwater and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. John Berg and his live-in girlfriend, Viola Flores, were killed the evening of Oct. 18 when they were crossing a busy street and hit by Winzenread's car, police said. Full story.
Car hits pedestrian in Round Lake Beach
One person was injured after a car struck a pedestrian last night in Round Lake Beach, authorities said. The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. on the street outside the Oak Hill Supportive Living Community, 76 E. Rollins Road. Full story.
Motorcyclist suffers head injury in collision near Lake Villa
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a serious head injury when he collided with a van yesterday afternoon at Route 45 and Rollins Road near Lake Villa, according to the Lake County sheriff's office. Full story.
Uber should land at O'Hare for pickups before Thanksgiving
Suburbanites should be able to ride-share their way home from O'Hare or Midway international airports as of Nov. 18, assuming Chicago finalizes a tentative plan released this week. The move in time for the busy Thanksgiving travel season signals the start of an intensified rivalry between traditional cab companies and newbies like Uber or Lyft. Full story.
Donations sought for family displaced by house fire near Crystal Lake
A Crystal Lake church is raising funds to help a family of seven people displaced after a Tuesday morning fire near that town. An explosion and ensuing blaze razed a home on the 6000 block of Blue Court in unincorporated Crystal Lake, officials said. Red Cross volunteers are helping the Polk family, which includes two young children, with immediate needs including food, shelter, and emotional support. Full story.
Weather
Ostly cloudy and 54 degrees this morning. Temperatures will rise to 68 degrees this afternoon, before dipping to 59 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Lakewood Road in Lake in the Hills between Haligus and Ackman roads until November. Full traffic.
Bulls defense disappears at Charlotte
The Bulls faced a Charlotte Hornets team hungry to get in the win column Tuesday night after an 0-3 start. The Hornets shot the lights out and trounced the Bulls from start to finish, winning 130-105. "It was complete domination from the tip," coach Fred Hoiberg said. "They just had their way with us. We didn't have any fight, no resolve. We didn't try to go back at them. We just kind of accepted it tonight." Read Mike McGraw's report.