Dawn Patrol: Gliniewicz wife's accounts frozen; sex offender again
Gliniewicz spending allegations detailed
The Lake County state's attorney's office has frozen the personal and financial bank accounts of Melodie Gliniewicz, the wife of disgraced former Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz who killed himself in September amid an embezzlement scam, her lawyers said in a news release Tuesday. Melodie Gliniewicz's lawyers also released legal documents containing several details at the heart of the ongoing financial investigation. Full story.
Buffalo Grove to cut crossing guard services for Dist. 21 next month
Students using three Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 intersections won't have crossing guards, currently provided by Buffalo Grove, when they return to school after winter break. The two parties couldn't agree on payment for past services. Full story.
Someone kills up to 250,000 bees used for honey in Lincolnshire
Police don't have any evidence in a “bizarre” case in Lincolnshire where someone killed up to 250,000 bees in the Marriott Lincolnshire's apiary. The bees were discovered dead Nov. 4, and three cans of Raid wasp and hornet spray were found near the scene, but thrown away before the police report was filed. Full story.
Beach Park man charged again with possession of child porn
A registered sex offender from Beach Park was charged with possession of child pornography for the second time since 2010, Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim said in a news release Tuesday. Allen Ayen, 67, was charged with three counts of possessing child pornography and is being held in the Lake County jail while he awaits his preliminary hearing. Full story.
Arlington Hts. still deciding on frequency of trash collection
The Arlington Heights village board Monday decided to keep Groot Industries as its garbage collector, but they haven't yet decided if garbage pickup will happen once or twice a week. Once they decide on the frequency of pickup, they can approve the final deal which also includes Groot nearly tripling the number of recycling cans downtown. Full story.
Weather
Rainy and 58 degrees this morning. Temperatures will rise to 60 degrees this afternoon before dipping to 40 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Algonquin and Barrington roads in South Barrington until May. Full story.
Maddon wins Manager of the Year
Cubs Manager Joe Maddon won his third manager of the year award Tuesday, just one day after Kris Bryant was announced as the National League Rookie of the Year. The Cubs could go 3-for-3 if Jake Arietta wins the Cy Young Award today. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Blackhawks excited for 'circus trip'
The circus trip has started for the Chicago Blackhawks. And as usual, the players are pumped up about it. “We're all excited,” said goalie Scott Darling. “It's gonna be a lot of fun to hang out with the team for two weeks and bond away from the rink.” The Hawks take on Edmonton tonight. Read beat writer John Dietz's take here.