Dawn Patrol: Rauner veto of union plan sticks; protest at McDonald's HQ

Rauner veto of union plan sticks, with suburban Democrats' help

Two suburban Democrats joined with Republicans yesterday to block one of public employee unions' top priorities in their ongoing disputes with Gov. Bruce Rauner. Full story.

Workers protest wages at McDonald's Oak Brook headquarters

Thousands of McDonald's workers gathered at the fast food giant's Oak Brook headquarters yesterday to protest wages in a demonstration that will continue this morning. Full story.

Barrington High students take time to horse around during final exams

To walk through the halls of Barrington High School with mini horses Lunar, Mystery and Charmer is like walking with a celebrity. Except unlike human celebrities, the thigh-high trio that visited the school yesterday morning to help students relieve the stress of final exams, never tire of taking pictures or getting hugs from an endless torrent of smiling teenage admirers. Full story.

Glenbard North students see 'ripple effect' of drunken driving

A teenage driver in a peach prom dress stood by as her friend lay motionless on the ground following a head-on, two-vehicle crash. Minutes later, the teen would fail a sobriety test and be led away from Glenbard North High School in handcuffs, teetering on her high heels. Turns out she was only acting, but Jessica Gallagher felt the full shame of portraying a senior who got behind the wheel of a white SUV, on prom night, drunk. Full story.

Bears WR White says he's ready to play

There is no doubt in Kevin White's mind that he's completely over the shin splints that required surgery a year ago and robbed him of his entire rookie season. "I don't even think about it," the seventh overall pick in the 2015 draft said after yesterday's organized team activities. "Move on. Play the game. I still try to stay on top of it in the treatment room a little bit, but I'm back to normal. One hundred percent. I'm really not focused on the leg too much." Full story.

Weather

Partly cloudy and warm with a high of 81 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will be 65 degree as you head out the door, and dip to 67 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.

Traffic

Intersection reconstruction work is causing restrictions in all directions at Fabyan Parkway and Kaneville Road in Geneva until July. Full traffic.

Arrieta improves to 9-0

Jake Arrieta remained unbeaten on the season despite allowing as many as four runs for the first time in nearly a year and the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 yesterday. Full story.

Can White Sox turn it around on long road trip?

The White Sox got off to the best start in the American League this season, in large part because of their stellar play away from U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox were 12-5 on the road before slipping a bit (2-4) at Texas and New York on their last trip, and they headed back out after wrapping up a 10-game homestand yesterday with a 4-3 loss to Cleveland. Full story.

Despite Bulls' rough season, Butler honored for his defense

The Bulls had a disappointing season, but guard Jimmy Butler made his third straight appearance on the NBA's all-defensive second team. One of the highlights of Butler's season was recording at least one steal in 44 straight games, the second-longest streak by a Bulls player in the last 30 years. Full story.