Dawn Patrol: Former Lake in the Hills mayor convicted
Ex-Lake in the Hills leader guilty
Former Lake in the Hills Village President Paul Mulcahy was convicted Monday of two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery against his then-girlfriend in 2016. Mulcahy is next due in court Monday and faces a sentence ranging from probation to up to 364 days in jail. Full story here.
Eclipse moves some suburbanites to tears
Suburbanites who made the trek downstate for Monday's eclipse described an emotional, awe-inspiring experience, with people exclaiming, "Oh, my God" almost in unison as the moon crept toward 100 percent coverage of the sun. Full story.
Spring Grove man charged in Antioch Family Video robbery
A Spring Grove man was arrested Sunday night and charged in the Aug. 9 robbery of a Family Video store in Antioch. The suspect, Keith E. Bradley, 26, was arrested in Fox Lake. He is charged with theft. Full story here.
The end of King Chaos' reign
The King Chaos ride will close for good Sunday night at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Full story.
Rauner vetoes bill on electing Lake County chairman
Labeling it "inappropriate interference" with local government, Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation that could lead to Lake County voters' electing the chairman of the county board beginning in 2020. Full story.
Former owner of Streets of Woodfield sent to prison
A Chicago real estate developer was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his connection to a fraud scheme tied to a $105 million line of credit secured through Chicago and suburban properties that included the Streets of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Full story.
Coaches sue Elgin gym
Two former coaches are suing Spring Hill Gymnastics in Elgin, which closed abruptly last week. Ryan Gilblair and Ashley Hitchcock filed the federal lawsuit in March claiming that owner Mary Joe Roehrig failed to pay them minimum wages and overtime, took unauthorized deductions from their paychecks, and terminated them when they complained. Full story.
Weather
Thunderstorms this morning with temperatures around 73 degrees. Highs today near 80, with lows tonight around 60. Full story.
Traffic
Randall Road is closed between Huntley Road and Corporate Parkway in Carpentersville due to roadwork. It's expected to reopen in late November. Full story
Rodon sharp again in win over Twins
Carlos Rodon continues to show the White Sox he has ace potential. He pitched 6⅓ innings and allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks in Monday's 7-6 win over the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader. The Sox dropped the second game 10-2 Read beat writer Scot Gregor's report here.
Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky building fan base
Bears starting quarterback Mike Glennon showed enough improvement in Saturday's 24-23 preseason victory in Arizona over the Cardinals to quiet some of his critics. But rookie QB Mitch Trubisky did nothing to silence the clamoring for him to move up from No. 3 on the depth chart. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's report here.