Dawn Patrol: Mundelein principal says school must rise above racial slur
Principal says MHS must rises above racial slur
The swift response to an instance of racially insensitive conduct reported Tuesday at Mundelein High School also comes with a challenge to students.
"Whether we want it or not, it's making a statement about our community," Principal Anthony Kroll said Thursday in a brief but powerful address to a hushed gym packed with students during a special all-school assembly. "We are stronger than that. We can't control what particular people say, but we can address it."
He was referring to what everyone knew: A freshman girl was filmed at school wearing six small earrings that, when put together, spelled a racial slur. Full story
Mount Prospect man held without bail in death of man found in burning Jeep
A 21-year-old accused of shooting an Arlington Heights man seven times - including once in the head - then setting his Jeep Wrangler on fire with the body inside is being held without bail. Paul A. Zalewski faces first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and drug charges in the Feb. 15 slaying of Vladimir Esquivel. Full story
Former student charged in Wheaton College burglaries
A former Wheaton College student has been charged with stealing iPhones, a watch and a MacBook from dorm rooms at the school, authorities said Thursday. Sion Park, an 18-year-old freshman, was charged with two counts of residential burglary. Full story
100 gather to help Elgin revamp group to help homeless
The city of Elgin held its first public meeting for a group designed to coordinate services for the homeless and will start meeting monthly instead of quarterly. Thursday's meeting of the group Community Assessment and Management of People Needing Shelter - known as CAMPS - was attended by about 100 people representing the city, police department, social service agencies, churches, hospitals, mental health organizations, housing groups and more. Full story
Two men face gun charges in Aurora
Two men are facing weapons charges after they were found with several guns - one of which was stolen, officials said. Police arrested Cortez H. King, 22, and Parish A. Riley, 25, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Riley was also charged with unlawful possession of a stolen firearm that police said was stolen out of DuPage County. Full story
Four accused of stealing from Victoria's Secret in Wheaton
Four people are facing retail theft charges after police said they stole thousands in merchandise from a Wheaton Victoria's Secret store Wednesday. Three suspects reportedly left the store with more than $2,000 in merchandise and fled in a car waiting in the parking lot. The car was later stopped by officers, police said. Full story
Weather
Rain and 40 degrees this morning. Highs today in the upper 40s. Lows tonight around 30. Full story.
Traffic
Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Butterfield Road in both directions near Raddant Road until June. Full traffic.
A leaner Lester hungry for more success with Cubs
Jon Lester is now entering the second half of his six-year, $155 million contract with the Cubs. And in many ways he looks more comfortable and fit than he did in the spring of 2015. Full story
Time for Forsberg to prove he can be reliable goalie for Blackhawks
With the odds of Corey Crawford returning getting slimmer and slimmer by the day, this would be a great time for Anton Forsberg to step up and prove he can be a reliable, consistent goaltender. Full story