Dawn Patrol: Soccer coach facing sexual assault charges fired
Police say they are following up with four more potential victims of a part-time assistant soccer coach at Vernon Hills High School who has been accused of engaging in sexual activity with three male students. Police announced Saturday Cori Beard, 28, of Vernon Hills had been charged with 12 counts of criminal sexual assault. The school board voted unanimously to fire her Monday night. Full story
Elgin woman's family stunned by I-90 shooting
Decynthia S. Clements was shot along Interstate 90 between Route 25 and Beverly Road near Elgin, officials said. Clements' brother Chevelle Clements said the family is stunned by her death and has lots of questions. "She had an outgoing spirit. She was always willing to help people," he said. "If you look at her friends on Facebook, they are all saying she's not a violent person. So why is she dead?" Full story
St. Charles school board decides to repurpose Fox Ridge Elementary
Despite a final attempt by community members to save Fox Ridge, St. Charles Unit District 303 board members decided last night to close the elementary school and realign attendance boundaries next academic year. Full story.
Schaumburg man reported missing
Police are searching for Roni J. Fette, a Schaumburg man who's been missing for more than a week. He was last seen in Schaumburg at the BMO Harris Bank at 590 South Roselle Road on Feb. 8 at around 1:30 p.m. Full story
Huntley man accused of video recording girl
Martin Israel Vilchis-Caralampio, 41 was charged Friday after police received a tip about two incidents in which a young girl was recorded without her knowledge, according to police. Vilchis-Caralampio was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of unauthorized video recording of a child under the age of 18, police said. Full story
Aurora man charged with selling drugs
An Aurora man faces three drug charges after police say they found cocaine, marijuana and cash in his home. Miguel A. Ramos, of the 600 block of Flagg Street, was arrested at about 4 p.m. Thursday after Aurora police officers served a search warrant at his home, police said. Inside, police said they found nearly 30 grams of cocaine, about 54 grams of marijuana and more than $4,000 in cash. Full story
Weather
Mostly cloudy and 30 degrees this morning. Highs today in the mid 30s, with lows tonight in the 20s. Full weather.
Traffic
No major delays to report early. The Rockland Road bridge over the Des Plaines River in Libertyille remains closed due to a deteriorating structure. Emergency repairs are planned. Full traffic.
Blakeney ready for life in the big leagues with the Bulls
Antonio Blakeney has left the G-League playoff chase to finish the NBA season with a Bulls team trying hard not to look like its trying to lose. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 32.0 points per game for Windy City. The Bulls want to see if those scoring skills can translate to the NBA. Full story
Loyola capable of dropping Miami in NCAA opening round
Back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1985, 11th-seeded Loyola University faces No. 6 Miami on Thursday afternoon in Dallas. Don't be surprised if the Missouri Valley Conference champion Ramblers do some early bracket busting in the South Region. Full story
Robert looks like center fielder of future for Sox
It's not a stretch to say Luis Robert is the Chicago White Sox's best center fielder, regardless of the level. Even though the 20-year-old prospect has never played a minor league game in the United States, Robert showed he can make a major impact this spring. Full story