Tricia Baltzersen of Algonquin uses books to inspire her sixth-grade students
Tricia Baltzersen's eyes light up when she talks about books. "My mom used to read this story ... ‘Are You My Mother.' Every night, my mom would read that book to me. It would make me cry," said...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: 3 more measles cases in suburban Cook; fire in Roselle
Three more measles cases confirmed in Cook County. Roselle home badly damaged by fire. Drew Peterson charged with plotting to kill prosecutor. Rauner's executive order takes aim at unions. Rauner's...
View ArticleWoodstock police seek help to solve 3 armed robberies
Woodstock police are seeking help in solving three armed robberies - two gas stations and a liquor store - over the weekend. The robberies may have been committed by the same person; no one was...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: 2 shot in Wheeling; measles exposure in DuPage
DuPage health officials warn of potential measles exposure. Officials: ECC student confirmed to have measles. Two people shot in Wheeling. Elgin cop's wife claims discrimination after failing...
View ArticleYour Illinois license won't be enough to fly
Illinois residents soon might not be able to use their driver's licenses to board commercial airliners because the cards don't meet federal security standards. But a multimillion-dollar price tag might...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Another case of measles confirmed; burglars steal jewels
Another case of measles confirmed; 5 patients cleared to return to day care. More than $500,000 in jewels stolen from Schaumburg store. Winning Powerball tickets sold in North Carolina, Texas and...
View ArticleBitter cold starts today, continues through weekend
The National Weather Service said temperatures will drop from 9 degrees this morning to 3 degrees this evening. The cold will make wind chill temperatures drop from -9 degrees to -16 degrees today.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Chris Christie in the suburbs; $3M in pot in Hampshire
Christie answers students' questions in Rolling Meadows; 350 pounds of marijuana found in Hampshire; ECC students, staffers getting measles vaccine today; what to see this weekend at the Auto Show;...
View ArticleRoselle man accused of pimping while out on bail in sex abuse case
A 24-year-old Roselle man is accused of pimping teenage girls throughout the suburbs while free on bail as he awaited trial for sexually abusing a different teenage girl in McHenry County. Allen C....
View ArticleDelay sought in haunted house battery lawsuit
The defense attorney for a Montgomery haunted house being sued for damages over a claim of a sex toy attack last year wants to the lawsuit put on hold until the criminal case against a haunted house...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Volunteers prep meals for hungry; Hawks win in shootout
Volunteers at North Central College pack meals for the hungry. Suburban Russians enjoy old-world festival in Des Plaines. No age limit on fun in St. Charles. Former Mt. Prospect pastor leaves rich...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: How Geneva woman met others in plot; Walsh vs. Kirk?
Police: Geneva woman met conspirators in online forums. Elgin man accused of making threats with gun. Suburban men accused of trying to board planes with guns. Fire damages Batavia garage. Glen Ellyn...
View ArticleAnother blast of cold air is heading for the suburbs
Another blast of frigid air is heading for the suburbs, according to the National Weather service. Highs the next several days will struggle to break out of the single digits, the National Weather...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Ex-imam charged with sex abuse; no bail for Geneva woman
Muslim community shocked by imam sex abuse charges. Geneva woman remains in Canadian custody, no bail. COD trustees: ‘No confidence' vote spurred Breuder's exit. 7-year-old son of former Bears running...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Schools closed due to deep freeze; coyotes vs. deer
Seven reasons Rauner's budget affects the suburbs. Some suburban schools close today. U-46 fires substitute teacher who taunted student. Coyotes spotted near dead deer in West Chicago. Olaksa to claim...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Ex-COD radio engineer charged; fire in Gilberts
$400,000 bail for former COD radio engineer charged with theft; Gilberts industrial building catches fire; Rauner plan could charge schools bigger pension penalties; Man pleads not guilty to attacking...
View ArticleMcHenry County deputies recount shooting, advise officers
McHenry County sheriff's deputies Khalia Satkiewicz and Dwight Maness on Friday recounted being shot last October in Holiday Hills for an attentive audience -- fellow police officers, who want to be...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Oscars anything but dull; brutal cold this morning
Oscar was predictable, but he wasn't dull. Suspect charged in lottery ticket thefts. Brutal cold expected this morning. Naperville candidates explore traffic solutions. ESO celebrates Oscars with movie...
View ArticleMcHenry Democrats protest sheriff hiring friend with 2 convictions
The hiring of a man with assault and DUI convictions for a top post within the McHenry County sheriff's department is either about cronyism or political pressure, McHenry County Democrats say. McHenry...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Rosemont rebated Garth Brooks $1M; Breuder responds
Rosemont rebated Garth Brooks more than $1 million. Breuder: COD union's accusations are ‘irresponsible and unfounded.' Speed likely a factor in fatal Elgin crash. Woodfield, Schaumburg police say...
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