Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg mom's health worsens in prison
Attorney says Schaumburg mom's health deteriorating in prison
A Schaumburg woman sentenced to four years in prison for the 2015 death of her severely disabled daughter has been transferred to a prison in central Illinois, where she is not housed in a medical unit in spite of chronic medical conditions, her attorney said. Attorney Thomas Glasgow said Bonnie Liltz, who has an ostomy pouch, has dropped to 84 pounds and has had two infections. Full story.
Former theater owner pleads guilty to tax evasion, fraud
The one-time owner of the Hollywood Blvd. movie theater in Woodridge and the Hollywood Palms cinema in Naperville pleaded guilty Wednesday to sales-tax evasion and financial institution fraud and must make up to $6 million in restitution. The Illinois Department of Revenue began investigating Edwin C. "Ted" Bulthaup III, 59, of Woodridge in February 2014. Full story.
St. Charles woman killed in 4-vehicle crash near Campton Hills
A St. Charles woman was killed and two other people were injured in a four-car crash Thursday afternoon near Campton Hills. A vehicle driven by Janice Willenborg, 74, was rear-ended and pushed into westbound traffic, where it was hit by an oncoming semitrailer truck, according to Lt. Patrick Gengler of the Kane County sheriff's office. Full story.
Trump, Kirk trade insults
Republican Mark Kirk was among the three senators in presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's crosshairs in a tense meeting among Trump and lawmakers Thursday. Trump called Kirk, one of the more vulnerable GOP incumbents, a loser. Kirk, who wasn't in Thursday's meeting, later called Trump a bully. Full story.
Aurora man guilty of attempted murder
An Aurora man was found guilty of attempted murder Thursday for his role in a gang-motivated shooting three years ago. Armando Delgado, 20, of the 1000 block of Tollview Avenue, faces up to 50 years in prison. Full story.
Legendary golf pro 'Hubby' Habjan dies at 84
In and around golf circles, he was known by just one name - Hubby - and he was legendary. Rudolph "Hubby" Habjan spent nearly his entire career as the head golf professional at the historic Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest. But his influence on the PGA of America was pronounced, and his handmade custom golf clubs were highly sought for 40 years. Full story.
One injured in 3-vehicle crash in East Dundee
One person was injured Thursday in a three-vehicle crash in East Dundee, authorities said. About 3:40 p.m., a vehicle was stopped at a stop sign on Penny Road at Route 68 when it was rear-ended by second vehicle and pushed into the intersection, Police Chief Terry Mee said. Then, a third vehicle hit the first vehicle, causing it to roll over onto its side, he said. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 70 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 86 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 66 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Construction of a new railroad overpass reduces Ogden Avenue to one lane in each direction between 75th Street and Eola Road in Aurora until October. Full traffic.
Rondo calm, candid in Bulls introduction
During his official Bulls introduction, Rajon Rondo was the same guy NBA fans got to know during his days in Boston, leading the Celtics' Big Three to a championship in 2008. Rondo was calm, measured, intelligent and willing to answer tough questions. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.
Epstein says Cubs' bullpen not solely to blame for slump
Cubs President Theo Epstein says there are plenty of reasons the Cubs entered Thursday's makeup game against the Atlanta Braves with a record of 5-12 since June 19. The slump continued with a 4-3 loss in 11 innings. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' full take here.