Dawn Patrol: Cubs fall to 0-2 against Mets; Willow Creek celebrates 40th anniversary
Cubs find themselves in 0-2 hole in NLCS
Ace Jake Arrieta was not his usual sharp self Sunday night against the Mets, giving up three runs in the first inning in New York. Game 3 will be Tuesday at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs down 0-2 in the best-of-seven series. Read beat writer Bruce Miles' take here.
Willow Creek celebrates 40th anniversary
In a building more accustomed to hearing the cheers of raucous Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls fans, more than 20,000 worshippers gathered Sunday night to pray, sing and celebrate the 40th anniversary of a suburban church that's become a religious phenomenon. South Barrington-based Willow Creek Community Church marked its fourth decade with a sold-out service at the United Center in Chicago. Full story.
Naperville fifth-grader on a mission to save Halloween house
Visiting a popular Halloween house in Naperville has been a tradition for 11-year-old Sara Marston since she was 3 years old. Every October for the past 18 years, Nick Thomas' house and yard on Conan Doyle Drive in Naperville has been made to look like a haunted cemetery, with more than 2,000 display pieces and a large light show synchronized to music. But when the decorations were canceled this year because of holiday display restrictions set by the homeowners association, Sara started a petition to "save the haunted house in Ashbury." Full story.
Buffalo Grove might levy new stormwater fee
Buffalo Grove property owners soon could be paying an extra fee to help the village maintain and improve its stormwater system. Tonight, the village board is expected to consider a new stormwater utility fee for homes as well as commercial properties. Full story.
New venue wins over Cyclocross Cup riders
The annual Chicago Cyclocross Cup race held in Carpentersville took a detour Sunday, as issues with Carpenter Park's readiness prompted a location switch. But the change of venue didn't seem to faze the hundreds of racers who brought their bikes to the temporary location, Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee. Full story.
Weather
Mostly sunny and 49 degrees this morning. Temperatures will reach 69 degrees this afternoon before dropping to 55 degrees overnight tonight. Full story.
Traffic
Work has closed Route 132 between Fairfield Road and Route 59 in Lake Villa until Friday, May 13. Full traffic.
Bears drop back-and-forth game to Lions
Running back Matt Forte summed up the Bears' gut-wrenching, 37-34 overtime loss to the previously winless Lions as well as anyone. "A bunch of missed opportunities," Forte said, noting the 3 turnovers and 10 penalties for 98 yards the Lions committed. "The game was basically given to us." But the Bears refused to take it. Read beat writer Bob LeGere's take here.