Dawn Patrol: Could Garoppolo be a Bear in 2017?
Could Garoppolo be a Bear in 2017?
There is a possibility Patriots backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who grew up in Arlington Heights, "could walk at the end of the season and sign wherever he wants, and his hometown Bears likely will be in the market for an arm," according to The Boston Globe. The prospect of a native son leading the Bears' offense excites Mike Imrem. Read his full column here.
The hardest part about rodeo riding? Everything
At the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda yesterday, Shawn Minor clung to his saddle bronc while it pounced, kicked and did whatever else it could to throw him off. Just minutes before, Minor had been sitting by his trailer behind the bleachers, putting rosin on his saddle and pulling on his chaps. Minor, participating in the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce's 53rd annual IPRA Championship Rodeo, summed up the hardest part of riding in one word - "everything." Full story.
Lightning strike probable cause of Vernon Hills fire
A fire on the roof of a Vernon Hills house yesterday morning was likely caused by a lightning strike, fire officials said. About 9 a.m., shortly after a thunderstorm passed, a passer-by noticed the fire on the roof, called 911 and alerted the residents of the home, according to a news release from the Countryside Fire Protection District. Full story.
Naperville apartment complex uninhabitable after fire
Residents of a Naperville apartment complex were displaced yesterday afternoon after a fire left the building uninhabitable, Naperville fire officials said. Two apartments and a gas line were damaged by the fire, and utilities were shut down throughout the entire building, causing residents of all 20 units to be relocated. Full story.
Runners trot through Aurora mall to help feed needy kids
Hundreds showed up early yesterday morning at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, but they weren't there for a big sale or waiting for the release of the latest high-tech gadget. Instead, they were there to get in their daily exercise and help those in need while they were at it, during the seventh annual 2nd 2 None 5K. Full story.
Alpine Fest parade in Lake Zurich lives up to billing
What's billed as Lake County's biggest parade stepped off yesterday as part of the 74th Alpine Fest celebration in Lake Zurich. The parade featured more than 50 entrants, including local businesses, community organizations, various bands, the volunteer fire department pumper fire truck, and Medinah Shriner magic carpets. Full story.
Top 15 SCGT acts show range in Schaumburg
West Chicago resident Alex Guzman belted out the Tracy Chapman lyric "Gimme one reason to stay here" as a Top 15 finalist for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. But really it was more of a question facing the summer competition's four-judge panel watching the Sunday show at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 71 degrees this morning. Temperatures will climb to 84 degrees next week, before falling back to 74 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Intersection widening and reconstruction work is scheduled to cause restrictions in all directions at Higgins and Big Timber roads near Pingree Grove until sometime in the fall. Full story.
Angels finish sweep of White Sox 8-1
Albert Pujols hit a pair of two-run homers, Jered Weaver pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels completed an emphatic three-game sweep of the White Sox with an 8-1 victory yesterday. Full story.