Dawn Patrol: Real estate firm plans arena, expo center in Naperville
Real estate firm plans arena, expo center in Naperville
A new arena and expo center to be built in Naperville will seat 4,500 and host two ice rinks. The rinks can both be turned into basketball courts or convention floors. Read the full story.
Duke's BBQ to open in East Dundee caboose
Duke's Blues N BBQ has been chosen as the next food vendor to operate out of East Dundee's caboose concession stand. Read the full story.
Tri-State Tollway closures to start Friday afternoon
According to the Illinois Tollway, road repairs are scheduled to begin on Friday for the section of I-94 between Russell Road and Grand Avenue. Read the full story.
Elmhurst man to compete on 'Jeopardy!'
A software engineer from Elmhurst will appear on the quiz show "Jeopardy!" Friday. Read the full story.
Ceramic bowls, chili fight hunger at CLC
Ceramic bowls and chili were the tools used to fight hunger Wednesday during College of Lake County's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Students studying ceramics and foods preparation teamed up for the event that has raised about $52,000 over the 10-year period, ceramics teacher David Bolton said. Full story.
Metra train kills pedestrian
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train near the Riverside station Wednesday afternoon, leading to extensive Metra delays on the BNSF line. Read the full story.
Romeoville men charged in July Naperville armed robbery
One Romeoville man is free on bail and a warrant has been issued for another in connection with a July armed robbery in Naperville. Read the full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 23 degrees this morning, Highs today in the mid 30s, with lows tonight in the mid 20s. Full weather.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. Work is scheduled to close the right lane of Randall Road near Longmeadow Parkway in Algonquin until mid-April. Full story.
Bulls send Grizzlies to 15th straight loss
Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg put four of his five starters on the floor late in Wednesday's game against Memphis, and they were able to salvage a 119-110 victory at the United Center. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.