Dawn Patrol: Retired vice admiral named new COD president
Retired vice admiral named new College of DuPage president
A retired Navy vice admiral who described herself as a "nontraditional" candidate is poised to become the first female president in the 49-year history of the College of DuPage. Full story.
COD acknowledges Open Meetings Act violation
College of DuPage trustees last night approved a court order admitting a previous board violated the Open Meetings Act in 2014 when it voted behind closed doors to extend the contract of then-President Robert Breuder. Full story.
Abduction attempt reported in Des Plaines area
A man who appeared to hold a knife tried to abduct a boy yesterday morning near Des Plaines, Cook County sheriff's police say. Authorities have released a
sketch of the man. Full story.
Buffalo Grove woman shot on Wisconsin highway
A Buffalo Grove woman is in critical condition after being shot while she was traveling home Wisconsin Dells with her family, authorities said yesterday. Full story.
Elgin orchestra tops in Illinois for 2016
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra was named professional orchestra of the year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, the only professional orchestra to receive the award four times in its history. Full story.
Too much ice in Starbucks' iced drinks?
A Chicago woman is the lead plaintiff in a potential class-action lawsuit alleging Starbucks is putting too much ice in its iced beverages. The unhappy customer, Stacy Pincus, is seeking $5 million through the federal lawsuit, which accuses Starbucks of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 44 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to climb to 65 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 47 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, 2016. Full story.
Hammel goes to 4-0 in win over Pirates
Jason Hammel raised his record to 4-0 and Anthony Rizzo hit two doubles as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 last night. The Cubs improved to 18-6, tops in the major leagues. Full story.