Dawn Patrol: Heyward returns to help Cubs beat San Diego
Heyward returns to help Cubs beat Padres
Right fielder Jason Heyward returned to the Cubs' lineup Monday night in San Diego after getting the weekend off in Denver. Heyward grounded out and struck out his first two times up but finished 1-for-4 with a 2-run homer in the 5-1 victory. Starter Jon Lester improved to 14-4. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' full take here.
Trial begins for Round Lake woman charged with animal cruelty
Confinement in a windowless vehicle without air conditioning or water on a 90-degree day led to the deaths of two dogs last summer, a Cook County prosecutor said as a Round Lake woman's trial on aggravated animal cruelty charges began in Rolling Meadows. Testimony will continue today. Full story.
Chemical leak sickens 14 in Sugar Grove
Fourteen people were taken to hospitals yesterday morning after a chemical gas leak in a Sugar Grove business caused respiratory problems, fire officials said. Sugar Grove firefighters responded to a call at 8:20 a.m. for a chemical release at industrial chemical distributor Producers Chemical, 1960 Bucktail Lane, said Battalion Chief Mike Warner. Full story.
Crystal Lake collision seriously injures SUV driver
An SUV driver was flown from the scene of a serious crash yesterday afternoon in Crystal Lake, police say. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Route 176 and Briarwood Road, according to a news release. Full story.
Lombard woman pleads not guilty to running over boyfriend
A Lombard woman accused of using her car to run over and severely injure her boyfriend pleaded not guilty yesterday to numerous charges. Meanwhile, the man prosecutors say she struck is working to learn how to walk again, family members said. Full story.
DuComm may move to former youth home in Wheaton
A 911 dispatch center that serves dozens of police and fire departments in DuPage County plans to move into the county's former youth home by 2018. DuPage Public Safety Communications, known as DuComm, is based in Glendale Heights. But county officials say the agency has outgrown its facility. Full story.
Bartlett village administrator to retire after 35 years
When Valerie Salmons began work as Bartlett's first full-time village administrator in 1982, the town was home to just 13,254 residents. When Salmons retires in January after 35 years in the position, she'll be leaving behind a community whose population has more than tripled since her first day on the job. Full story.
Weather
Mostly clear and 66 degrees. Temperatures will climb to 81 degrees this afternoon, before falling to 70 overnight tonight. A thunderstorm is expected in the evening to overnight hours. Full weather.
Traffic
Bridge reconstruction closes Ohio Street South in both directions between Rural Street and Indian Avenue in Aurora until November. Full traffic.
Bears' Housler catching some attention at tight end
Rob Housler is one of six tight ends on the Bears' roster vying for a final spot on the 53-man squad behind starter Zach Miller. Housler's 52-yard catch and run in last Thursday's second preseason game helped his candidacy and showcased the skill set that the sixth-year veteran brings to the competition. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.
Imrem: Notre Dame just another school vulnerable to scandal
Transgressions are just sort of tolerated - if not endorsed - at the highest level of college sports, Mike Imrem writes. As Notre Dame reeled from fresh blotches on the police blotter Sunday morning, the season's first AP national rankings were released with the Irish at No. 10. Full column.