Dawn Patrol: Cubs release playoff ticket prices
Cubs release playoff ticket prices
In a letter to season ticket holders, the Chicago Cubs released figures for playoff ticket prices that range from $71 to $236 for a wild-card or divisional series to a high of $481 for a club box seat near the infield for a World Series game. Full story. But Mike Imrem says the Cubs, who lost to the Giants 3-1 on Wednesday, are playing like they left their focus at last year's World Series victory parade. Full column.
Police chase ends in fiery crash outside Volo Auto Museum
A speeding driver's attempt to elude Wauconda police ended when his car crashed and caught fire Wednesday morning just outside the Volo Auto Museum, authorities said. Full story
Waukegan man gets 50 years for killing girlfriend in front of her daughter
Calling the act a "senseless execution," a Lake County judge on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old Waukegan man to 50 years in prison for gunning down his girlfriend in front of her 9-year-old daughter. Full story
19-year-old Aurora man faces drug, gun charges
Daniel Aguirre, of the 300 block of North Avenue, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of marijuana. His bond is set at $30,000. Full story
Andigo expands beyond Motorola roots, opens first retail branch
The Motorola Employees Credit Union has gone through some changes in recent years, but not like its legendary namesake, the former Motorola Inc. Full story
Sentencing set for Carol Stream stepmom
A Carol Stream stepmother who tried to poison a toddler faces four to 15 years in prison after a DuPage County judge declined her motion asking him to reconsider his verdict and grant her a new trial. Full story
Appellate court affirms life sentence for man in Addison armed robbery
Illinois' Second District Appellate Court has affirmed the conviction of a Northlake man that led to a lifelong prison sentence in 2015. Full story
Naperville nurse running for Congress in 14th District
A Naperville nurse and health policy expert is making her first bid for elected office by running for Congress next year in the 14th District. Full story
Golf outing benefits Schaumburg parks
The weather was perfect Wednesday for the 10th annual Links Technology Cup golf outing at the Schaumburg Golf Club to benefit the Schaumburg Park Foundation. Full story.
Weather
Partly cloudy and 62 degrees this morning. Highs today in the mid 80s, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Lows tonight around 67. Full story.
Traffic
A stopped freight train is causing delays on Lake Zurich Road between route 14 and Cuba Road. Resurfacing work is causing delays on Crystal Lake Road Miller and Algonquin roads in Lake in the Hills. Full story.
Sox beat Astros for second straight night
Shortstop Tim Anderson had a 2-run homer and an RBI double as the White Sox beat the Astros 7-1 Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Read beat writer Scot Gregor's take here.