Dawn Patrol: 'The Shape of Water' wins best picture
'Shape of Water' triumphs at an Oscars full of change
The 90th Academy Awards crowned Guillermo del Toro's monster fable "The Shape of Water" best picture at an Oscars that confronted the post-Harvey Weinstein era and sought to pivot to a vision of a more inclusive movie business. Full story.
Up to 4 inches of snow expected tonight
After a stretch of springlike weather last week, forecasters are predicting another round of snow to hit the suburbs starting this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m. to midnight in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. Two to 4 inches of heavy, wet snow could accumulate during that time. Full story.
Lake in the Hills residents injured in early morning house fire
Two people were injured yesterday in an early morning fire that destroyed their Lake in the Hills home, officials said. The residence on Newbury Court was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived about 3:45 a.m., said Battalion Chief Mike Pierce of the Huntley Fire Protection District. Two residents who suffered burn injuries were outside the home. Full story.
Home cooking for 'Iron Chef' winner in Lincolnshire
The Sedgebrook retirement community in Lincolnshire not only held its first Iron Chef Invitational yesterday, but it also had its own entry. Sedgebrook Executive Chef Kira Eggert and Sous Chef Vanna Hong pit their culinary talents against executive chefs from Eddie Merlot's and Fleming's. And it was home cooking that prevailed, as Eggert earned top honors. Full story.
House fire displaces Grayslake family
A Grayslake family of five was displaced over the weekend by a house fire. A neighbor called 911 about 9:15 a.m. Saturday after noticing smoke coming from the roof of a house on the 500 block of Stuart Street, said Battalion Chief Mike Rutkowski of the Grayslake Fire Protection District. Full story.
Surprise honor for Barrington village president
Barrington Village President Karen Darch has received a surprise honor to coincide with Women's History Month in March. Deb Edlund, regent for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Signal Hill chapter in Barrington, read a proclamation for the month during last week's village board meeting before announcing the organization's community service award for Darch. Full story.
Weather
Some clouds and 31 degrees this morning. Rain turning into snow this evening, with a chance of up to 4 inches of snow. Highs today in the low 40s, with lows tonight around 30. Full weather.
Traffic
NO major delays to report early this morning. Work is scheduled to cause restrictions on Butterfield Road near Raddant Road in Aurora until June. Full story.
Where's the consistency for the Chicago Blackhawks?
Consistency. Above all else, that's the No. 1 thing Joel Quenneville demands out of his players, reports beat writer John Dietz. That being the case, it was shocking, appalling and downright unbelievable that Quenneville failed to discipline Anthony Duclair for an awful slashing penalty 114 seconds into the Hawks' 6-3 loss at Anaheim yesterday. Read Dietz's full take here.
Cubs enjoying depth behind plate, starting with Contreras
The Cubs have deep depth behind the plate, starting with Willson Contreras, the 25-year-old dynamo whom manager Joe Maddon won't rule out as an MVP candidate, reports beat writer Bruce Miles. Read Miles' full story here.