Dawn Patrol: Editorial tells lawmakers enough is enough
Editorial: Enough! Time for leaders, lawmakers to produce a budget
Today the Daily Herald joins with newspapers around the state that are entreating the lawmakers and leaders of Illinois with a simple demand: Enough. In this editorial, the Daily Herald Editorial Board says the "stopgap" budget intended to maintain some basic services and possibly even let schools open on time should be the minimum citizens expect. "To them, we say it is not enough to try. This is the barest of bare minimums that must be accomplished." Full editorial.
Suburban lawmakers say something's got to give with budget battle
Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush and Republican Rep. David McSweeney are part of what Bush describes as a "small but growing voice" calling on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan and state Sen. President John Cullerton to put aside politics in their protracted budget battle. Lawmakers return to Springfield today with just hours to pass a new budget before the next fiscal year begins. Full story.
DUI arrests spike in Carol Stream, Elgin
Carol Stream police tied with Rockford in nabbing the state's highest tally of impaired drivers among Illinois municipal departments outside Chicago, the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists reported Tuesday. Impaired driving arrests by Carol Stream police totaled 464 last year, a 32 percent increase compared to 352 in 2014. Full story.
No one injured in Gurnee fire
A fire was contained to a bedroom of a two-story house Tuesday night in Gurnee, authorities said. Crews were dispatched to the fire on the 300 block of Churchill Lane at 7 p.m., according to the Gurnee Fire Department. Full story.
Community voices anger at release of Fenton soccer coach
A group of students, parents and community members is expressing outrage at the unexpected dismissal of a longtime boys soccer head coach at Fenton High School. David Alvarez said he didn't know why he was being fired from his coaching position and his job as an IT coordinator for the Bensenville school after 10 years. Full story.
Leona's coming to Elk Grove
Leona's Italian restaurant is set to open in Elk Grove Village in August, one of five new restaurants this year. Two more are scheduled to open in Chicago, as well as additional suburban locations in Glenview and Evanston. Full story.
Bartlett firefighters say leave fireworks to the pros
As the Fourth of July approaches, officials are encouraging residents to leave the fireworks, including sparklers, to the professionals. The Bartlett Fire Protection District on Tuesday hosted a demonstration at the district's headquarters on North Oak Avenue, showing how a spark from a sparkler can burn through a T-shirt, causing third-degree burns in less than a minute. Full story.
Weather
Sunny and 61 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 77 degrees today, before dropping to 64 degrees tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Martin Avenue is closed between Brom Drive and West Street in Naperville for RibFest setup. The area will remain closed through July 6. More traffic.
Twins pitcher baffles White Sox
Playing the basement-dwelling Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field, the White Sox fell 4-0. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.
Cubs win 15-inning marathon against Reds
Javier Baez's grand slam in the top of the 15th keyed a 5-run inning for the Cubs, but that was only a fraction of the fun Tuesday night in Cincinnati. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.