Dawn Patrol: Reward offered in fatal crash, Bears lose
$8,000 reward offered in fatal Lake County hit-and-run
Thanks to money raised through an online fundraiser, Lake County officials are offering an $8,000 reward to find the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed James A. Spicak, 68, of unincorporated Prairie View. After an unknown vehicle struck and killed Spicak on Oct. 12, Lake County Crime Stoppers and Spicak's family each pledged $1,000 toward a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender. Spicak's family also created a GoFundMe page, which has since raised more than $6,500. Full story.
Five injured in Streamwood crash involving ambulance, SUV
Five people were injured yesterday in a crash involving a private ambulance and an SUV in Streamwood, fire officials said. Streamwood Fire Chief Chris Clark said the crash occurred about 4:05 p.m. at the intersection of Route 59 and Tall Grass Court. Route 59 was closed Sunday between Schaumburg and Golf roads. Full story.
Loved ones carry on Naperville woman's tradition of giving
Emily Driscoll, 22, of Naperville, could always be counted on to donate blood from practically the moment she became eligible. LifeSource Community Donor Center in Naperville had a chance to give back to the family yesterday, holding a blood drive event that honored the memory of Emily, who died Nov. 9, 2014, when she and her greyhound, Quincy, were struck by a car while taking a walk. Full story.
Retail ready to burst along Rand Road
Development is about to burst on a two-mile stretch of the Rand Road corridor north of Lake-Cook Road, area officials and developers say. Kildeer Chief Village Officer Michael Talbett said the spate of developer interest in the Rand Road corridor is a significant display of confidence in his town, Lake Zurich and Deer Park. "What's good for one is really good for all," Talbett said. Projects include retail centers, new restaurants, a gasoline station and a day-care operation. Full story.
Dundee-Crown students on a global mission for girls education
Molly Foulkes believes empowering girls through education can change the world. The 18-year-old Dundee-Crown High School senior helped start the Girl Up Dundee student club with that goal. The Girl Up campaign supports programs helping girls in five developing countries gain access to education, health care, safe living conditions, and social and economic opportunities. Dundee-Crown is among three Northwest suburban schools with chapters. Girl Up Dundee hosts its first gala supporting the global campaign at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, at the high school. Full story.
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 28 degrees to start today. Temperatures will climb to 36 degrees this afternoon before dipping to 29 degrees 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 until November. Full traffic.
Bears can't complete comeback against Broncos
Yesterday's 17-15 loss to the Broncos was the kind of game that good teams find a way to win. The Bears found a way to lose. Coach John Fox's team appeared on the cusp of goodness coming off back-to-back road victories that lifted them to within a game of .500. But Sunday's loss at Soldier Field dropped them to 4-6 with no realistic chance of earning a playoff berth. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.
Imrem: Who's to blame for that conversion try?
The Bears botched so much yesterday while losing 17-15 to the Broncos that it's hard to figure out where to begin, writes Mike Imrem. Read his full column here.
Rozner: Bears seeing red after tough loss
Boil down yesterday's NFL contest at Soldier Field and what you have remaining tells you much about who the Chicago Bears are and where they should be, writes Barry Rozner. Read his full column here.