Dawn Patrol: Multiple women file complaints about Dist. 62 superintendent
Multiple women file complaints about Dist. 62 superintendent
Women working in Des Plaines Elementary District 62 have filed complaints about the conduct of Superintendent Floyd Williams Jr., whom the school board could fire as soon as this evening, the Daily Herald has learned. The board has refused to comment about the reasons for a proposed separation agreement that members are expected to consider during a special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. Full story.
Wauconda police arrest teen they say threatened school shooting
Police described the video they say 18-year-old Carston H. Goodson sent to students via Snapchat as "a continuous rant" that depicted a "graphic video of the offender stating, 'I will show you what a school shooter is.'" Full story.
FBI: Serial bank robber hits TCF Bank inside Lisle Jewel-Osco
The FBI says one "unknown serial bank robber" has robbed TCF Bank branches inside Jewel-Osco stores in Schaumburg, West Dundee and Lisle so far this month. The Lisle heist happened Tuesday. Full story.
Cary pilot describes harrowing emergency landing in Grayslake
John Korinke, the pilot who survived a harrowing emergency landing Sunday night at Campbell Airport in Grayslake, described what is was like when his plane's engine failed 1,700 feet above the ground. "I definitely knew right away the engine was gone and wasn't coming back. I was just a glider at that point," he said. Full story.
Aurora Housing Authority warns of Section 8 scam
The Aurora Housing Authority is warning residents of a scam regarding its Section 8 program in which people are being asked for personal information in exchange for a spot on the waiting list. Full story.
Metropolis honors Whisler for largest donation
The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre honored longtime Arlington Heights resident Jack Whisler and his family Tuesday night for making the single-largest donation in the theater's history. Full story.
Teen arrested in Aurora shooting
Aurora police arrested a 17-year-old Aurora boy after a shooting Monday night in the area of Pearl Street and Sherman Avenue, police said Tuesday. Aurora police also said Tuesday that three men have been accused of illegally possessing guns in the past week. Read more about the arrests here.
Elgin fire union opposes proposal to cut overtime
The city's proposed budget includes cutting department staffing from 34 to 32 firefighters per shift, a savings of $700,000. No one would be laid off, City Manager Rick Kozal said. Full story.
Weather
A little rain and 45 degrees this morning. Highs today around 50, with lows tonight in the 30s. Full story.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Resurfacing work is scheduled to cause intermittent restrictions on Route 25 in both directions between Route 72 and Bolz Road. Full story.
Former White Sox outfielder 'Jungle' Jim Rivera dies at 96
Outfielder Jim Rivera, a key member of the 1959 White Sox, died Monday night in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 96. He played for the Sox from 1952-61. Full story.
Bulls have eyes on these 2018 NBA draft prospects
As the Bulls decide to launch the team's first all-out rebuild since the post-championship era began in 1999, Michael Porter Jr., Marvin Bagley, Luka Doncic, DeAndre Ayton and Mohamed Bamba are some of the exciting players expected to be among the top picks in the 2018 draft. Read Mike McGraw's take here.