Dawn Patrol: Kanye West to perform in Rosemont in October
Kanye West to perform in Rosemont in October
Kanye West will make two stops in the Chicago area this fall as part of his upcoming 40-city tour. West, who was raised in Chicago, will perform Oct. 7 at the United Center and Oct. 8 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Full story.
Sex offender gets 10 years in prison for fighting with arresting agents in Naperville
A 47-year-old Crest Hill man is off to prison for fighting with a U.S. marshal. David Kapus, a sex offender, pleaded guilty in DuPage County to disarming a police officer and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the scuffle. Full story.
Des Plaines woman accused of embezzlement
A Des Plaines woman was charged on Wednesday with she stealing more than $370,000 from her employer in a long-term embezzlement scheme. Bail was set at $100,000 for Shawna Wolff-Geisler, 41. Full story.
Two charged in beating that left Aurora man critically injured
Two Aurora men have been charged in connection with a weekend beating that left another man critically injured. The victim is expected to survive. More charges could be pending in the case. Full story.
Child molester will go to prison for at least 40 years
An Aurora child molester who was convicted on Wednesday will be sentenced to at least 40 years in prison, officials said. Jamie Dominguez, 48 of the 700 block of Cypress Drive, was convicted by Kane County Associate Judge David Kliment. Full story.
Weather
Partly sunny and 70 degrees this morning. It won't get much warmer, with the forecast calling for highs in the low 70s this afternoon. Lows tonight will be around 63 degrees. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Route 25 in Elgin between Stearns and Dunham roads until the end of June. Full traffic.
Sale first in majors to 11 wins
Chris Sale allowed three runs in seven innings to become the first 11-game winner in the majors, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Full story.
New-look offensive line for Chicago Bears
You couldn't blame quarterback Jay Cutler if he was concerned for his well-being looking ahead to the 2016 season. Of the five offensive linemen who started the first three games for the Chicago Bears in 2015, only one, Kyle Long, will be in the 2016 opening-day lineup, and he will be playing a different position. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.