Dawn Patrol: Two fatal holiday crashes in Lake County
Metra commuters facing delays
Rail commuters are having a slow go this morning as Metra reports several delays of up to a half-hour or more and other issues on its system. North Central Service Train No. 104 will be making stops to assist Milwaukee West line passengers waiting for delayed trains. On the North Central Service, trains No. 106 and 108 will operate as a combination train departing Lake Villa due to a mechanical problem. Visit https://metrarail.com/.
Woman dies after crash in Lake County
A Lake Barrington woman has died following a Christmas Eve car crash in Lake County, authorities said yesterday. Full story.
One dies in crash near Round Lake
One person died Sunday night in a two-car accident near Round Lake. Full story.
Christian Liberty Academy hosts recruits for Christmas
About 50 U.S. Navy recruits enjoyed a Christmas Day celebration at Christian Liberty Academy yesterday in Arlington Heights in what's become an annual tradition. Full story.
Weather
Brutally cold, with temperatures below zero across the area. A wind chill advisory is in effect for counties north of I-88 as the coldest temperatures of the season take hold. It feels like -15 to -25 degrees depending on your location. The bitter weather is expected to maintain through the week. Dress in layers, cover exposed skin and limit time outside. Full forecast.
Traffic
Many apparently are enjoying an extended holiday Tuesday as traffic is fairly light and suburban expressways and tollways are clear. Northbound Route 12 north of Oak Street in Fox Lake was reported closed for a time due to a crash. There are scattered areas of road work throughout the area but no serious delays are being reported. Traffic report.
Lopez vs. Lopez: Bulls' Robin finally surpasses his twin brother
Holidays are a time for family and there's a pretty good family story going on with the Bulls, says Mike McGraw. All things considered, this is pretty amazing: Robin Lopez has been a better player than twin brother Brook this season. Full story.
Would firing coaches hurt the Bears' rebuild?
The fact that the 5-10 Bears are a better team than last year's 3-13 outfit isn't a great accomplishment, says Bob LeGere. That improvement might be inconsequential to a fan base weary after four straight double-digit-loss seasons. But it's fair to ask if the rebuilding process, even in its initial stages, would be set back by a regime change. Full story.