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Hendry: Silva 'wasn't good enough' >> Video: Mike Quade: Silva's 'dead wrong'

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:56 PM PDT

Hendry, Quade spring to pitching coach Riggins' defense as they show right-hander the door

MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs have a history of contentious exits, dating back to the time manager Herman Franks called slugger Dave Kingman "flaky" and outfielder Mike Vail a "constant whiner" on his way out the door.

Free dental clinic in DuPage to end services

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:44 PM PDT

When Axel Borja needed a dentist to deal with a few cavities, he didn't have any insurance to cover the cost. But he was able to get help, thanks to a free dental clinic in Wheaton.

From the projects, to Yale and back

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 05:45 PM PDT

Girl from projects becomes and Ivy League success and now hopes her life is a lesson for kids

Timeica Bethel will graduate from Yale with a world of opportunity awaiting. But she is coming home to teach in Chicago, where she grew up in a housing project. "I want to be the one to say, 'You think Yale is impossible, but it's not,'" she says.

Reports: O'Hare expansion raises risks

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:35 PM PDT

FAA reports show O'Hare project raises risk for potential crashes

The first phase of O'Hare International Airport's expansion had close calls that could have resulted in fatal airplane crashes, according to a Tribune investigation of incidents filed with the Federal Aviation Administration. The potential for disaster has prompted the FAA to begin revising its daily alerts to pilots about airfield conditions.

Disaster-hit Japan faces protracted nuclear crisis

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:38 PM PDT

TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - Japan appeared resigned on Monday to a long fight to contain the world's most dangerous atomic crisis in 25 years after high radiation levels complicated work at its crippled nuclear plant.

Strikes target Libyan leader's hometown

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 03:15 PM PDT

International air raids targeted Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte for the first time Sunday night as rebels moved toward the regime stronghold. A heavy bombardment of Tripoli also began after nightfall.

Prosecutors: Bad tipper charged in car wash killing

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 06:15 PM PDT

A man known as a notoriously bad tipper has been charged with gunning down a Humboldt Park car wash attendant last summer because the attendant refused to dry his car, prosecutors said.

Hendry: Silva 'wasn't good enough' >> Video: Mike Quade

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 11:01 AM PDT

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs announced Sunday morning they have released pitcher Carlos Silva, who ripped the team and pitching coach Mark Riggins after being informed he would not make the roster.

Reese Witherspoon marries

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 11:29 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reese Witherspoon has walked down the aisle. A spokeswoman for the actress says the "Walk the Line" star wed her fiance, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, in Ojai, Calif., about 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Publicist Nicole Perna did not reveal details about the Saturday ceremony.

Police look for missing doctor

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Police in Northwest Indiana are asking for the public's help in finding a Munster, Ind., doctor who has been missing since March 21.

High court to hear arguments in Wal-Mart case this week

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:14 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christine Kwapnoski hasn't done too badly in nearly 25 years in the Wal-Mart family, making more than $60,000 a year in a job she enjoys most days.

Nonprofits fund Emanuel transition

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 05:48 AM PDT

Leading foundations agree to cover $200,000 in costs

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel asked some of Chicago's largest nonprofit foundations to pay for his transition, and they pitched in $200,000.

Medicare costs threaten to wipe out Social Security hike

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 04:48 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retired and disabled people in the United States had better brace for another year with no increase in Social Security payments.

Caterpillar threatens to leave Illinois over taxes

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 05:03 AM PDT

N.Y. convenience store sells lottery ticket worth $319 million

Posted: 26 Mar 2011 09:00 PM PDT

The 116-year-old shop in Albany will receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket. The winner has yet to step forward.

Just before opening his convenience store Saturday morning in Albany, N.Y., Steve Gallucci was met at the front door by a reporter with big news: Gallucci's shop had sold the lone winning ticket for the $319 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot, among the largest ever.

47th Ward Democratic official charged with battery

Posted: 26 Mar 2011 07:52 PM PDT

The president of the 47th Ward Democratic Organization was arrested Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor battery stemming from an election-night scuffle, authorities said.

Rose's 30 points key in Bulls' win over Bucks

Posted: 26 Mar 2011 09:25 PM PDT

Rose leads way with 30 points and career-high 17 assists

From overcoming an 0-9 start and making the playoffs in 2004-05 to the mad dash finish to again qualify in 2005-06, Bulls fans know a little something about strong finishes and Scott Skiles.

Butler knocks off Florida to advance to Final Four

Posted: 26 Mar 2011 04:14 PM PDT

With a trip to the Final Four on the line, Florida blew an 11-point lead and lost to Butler, 74-71, in overtime at New Orleans Arena on Saturday.