Dawn Patrol: Trucker cited after Rolling Meadows student's death
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Truck driver in crash that killed Rolling Meadows bicyclist ticketed
A 20-year-old bicyclist from Rolling Meadows died Tuesday morning after being struck by a semitrailer truck while riding in the bike lane on Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood. The 37-year-old man who was driving the truck was issued two citations. Full story.
Cops still seeking mom after baby found dead near Wheaton
DuPage County sheriff's deputies were handing out fliers last night seeking new information about the mother who left her newborn in an unincorporated area near Wheaton. The baby was found dead Monday by landscapers, and police are looking for the baby's mother. Full story.
Arlington Heights' Mayor Hayes to run for another term in 2017
Arlington Heights Village President Tom Hayes says he plans to run for a second term as the village's leader in the April 2017 municipal election. Hayes was first elected in 2013 after serving 22 years as a village trustee. Full story.
Appellate court sides with union against Lake County circuit clerk
The Illinois appellate court confirmed that Lake County circuit clerk's office employees are entitled to join a union if they so choose. Full story.
Flesk Brewing moving to Barrington Ice House Mall
Lombard-based Flesk Brewing got the OK from Barrington village trustees to move into Barrington's Ice House Mall and plans to be fully operational in November. The new brewery will have a taproom complete with a bar that seats about 75 people. Full story.
'100 Day Plan' outlines goals for new Carpentersville fire chief
The new leader of the Carpentersville Fire Department, Chief John-Paul Schilling, has a list of 10 objectives he hopes to complete by mid-October in a project he has dubbed the "100 Day Plan." Schilling plans to improve communication, training, risk management and personnel collaboration. Full story.
Cahill kicks off sweep for Chicago Cubs
The Cubs won both games over the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday in a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Cahill returned to the Cubs after being on the disabled list, and Jason Hammel pitched 7 shutout innings in game two. Full story.