still tied in the sixth darnell mcdonald hits a three- run home run to left.is first homer of the year wins it for the cubs, 4-2, but 31 home wins is still the fewest in franchise history. they're off today. still to come. tom skilling's full forecast and later. how children influence the life- span of patients living with type one diabetes. but first meet our september teacher of the month. a geometry pro who also takes time to work with special needs students. one student in particular the scraps that and celestial terms.the scraps thatn celestial termthese gripesth describes that and celestial terms. >> when she is not talking to students about shapes and trundles and rectangles, she is teaching special education classes. >> i always had a soft spot for those who struggle. when i got to high school i have been here 40 years. being able to combine my love of map with being in the special at department was a nice match. >> on this day she is team teaching. she lays out the lesson to give one- on-one help when needed. last septembesemester she was struck by th

the wrigley finale for the cubs, and they sent 'em home happy-- sixth inning, darnell mcdonald had theer in the sixth inning that broke a 1-all tie. cubs win 4-2, but 31 wins at home is the fewest in cubs history. as we wrap up blackhawks day at wgn-- they had a great practice today, high energy, getting ready for tuesday night's opener against washington... i talked to duncan keith after the workout, he told me the hawks know how much sacrifice it takes to win a stanley cup, and why they want to do it again... we know how hard it is to get their and just to get into the playoffs and anything can happen in the playoffs. definitely i think last season at winning for a second time makes you appreciate it more knowing how hard it is and knowing how many good teams are in this league and knowing that we are one of them, and we have something special as a team in ... a going forward with the opportunity to win more. i am sure you recognize that it is special, the number of great players you have in this group and knowing that it does not last forever and i imagine you want to make the most