"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Bulls seek to regain touch in Game 3

Posted: 22 May 2011 05:19 PM PDT

The Bulls and Heat have had four days off and whoever remained sharp will seize control of a suddenly grinding series tonight when the teams square off in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami.

Zebra bar codes

Posted: 22 May 2011 03:13 PM PDT

Computer program reads stripes almost as if they were bar codes

Field biologists following thousands of wild zebras in Africa used to joke about how nice it would be to have a bar code reader to help them identify and catalogue individual animals.

Report: Armstrong encouraged riders to take part in doping

Posted: 22 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT

Lance Armstrong's former teammate, Tyler Hamilton, says Armstrong and other team leaders encouraged, promoted and took part in a doping program in an effort to win the Tour de France in 1999 and beyond, according to a report aired Sunday night on "60 Minutes."

Teen cop impersonator arrested again on gun charge

Posted: 22 May 2011 03:57 PM PDT

Vincent Richardson, 17, was charged on weapons violations

A teenager who made news two years ago for impersonating a Chicago police officer so effectively that he went on patrol with real police has been arrested again, this time on weapons charges.

Winners at Cannes

Posted: 22 May 2011 12:18 PM PDT

He pulled it from last year's Cannes Film Festival competition at the last minute, but writer-director Terrence Malick finally finished "The Tree of Life." And his tale of 1950s Texas brothers, coming of age under the stern tutelage of a disappointed man played by Brad Pitt, has won the 2011 Cannes Palme d'Or, the top prize awarded by this year's jury president, Robert De Niro.

Teen cop impersonator arrested again on gun charge

Posted: 22 May 2011 02:00 PM PDT

A teenager who made news two years ago for impersonating a Chicago police officer so effectively that he went on patrol with real police has been arrested again, this time for weapons offenses.

Survey: Gas prices fall, but Chicago's still highest

Posted: 22 May 2011 01:24 PM PDT

CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped about nine cents over the past two weeks, but Chicago's still home to the nation's highest gas prices, according to a national survey of fuel prices.

Tornado watch issued for northern Illinois

Posted: 22 May 2011 12:57 PM PDT

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Cook County and several surrounding counties to stay in effect until 10 p.m.

Autopsy: Model drowned in car

Posted: 22 May 2011 01:47 PM PDT

The body of a woman who was found in a submerged car in the North Branch of the Chicago River was identified today as a 25-year-old model who had gone missing last week. A police source said foul play was not suspected.

Tattoos aroused suspicion about suspect in Giants fan beating

Posted: 22 May 2011 05:11 PM PDT

Following a morning raid and several hours of questioning, LAPD detectives on Sunday afternoon formally arrested a man on suspicion of being one of the two assailants in the brutal beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium.

Winners at Cannes

Posted: 22 May 2011 11:07 AM PDT

CANNES, France (AP) — Terrence Malick's expansive drama "The Tree of Life" has won the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival, while Kirsten Dunst took the best-actress prize for the apocalyptic saga "Melancholia."

'Sorry to have put you through this'

Posted: 22 May 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Returning to the pulpit at St. Sabina to celebrate mass and his 62nd birthday, the Rev. Michael Pfleger, "I'm back," and apologized for the drama of his three-week suspension, which ended Friday. "I am sorry to have put you through this," he said.

Ex-Bears running back Wolfe arrested in Miami

Posted: 22 May 2011 09:24 AM PDT

Garrett Wolfe, who played for the Chicago Bears for the past four seasons, was arrested early Sunday in Miami.

Cattle fall from overpass, die after truck tips over on I-80

Posted: 22 May 2011 01:09 PM PDT

Illinois State police may be in need of some cowboys after a truck carrying cattle tipped over on I-80 near Hazelcrest late this morning, officials said.

Suspect in beating of Giants fan in custody in Los Angeles

Posted: 22 May 2011 08:40 AM PDT

Police this morning took into custody one of two men suspected in the opening-day beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow.

A man suspected of being one of the two assailants in the brutal beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium was taken into custody early this morning, Los Angeles police sources say.

Obama sticks to Mideast vision, seeks to calm Israel

Posted: 22 May 2011 09:29 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday refused to back away from his new Middle East peacemaking vision that has angered Israel, as he addressed the Jewish state's staunchest American supporters amid a deep rift in U.S.-Israeli ties.

2 dead, 4 injured in crash

Posted: 22 May 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Two people died and four were seriously injured when two vehicles crashed into a PLS Check Cashiers store in the Belmont Gardens neighborhood on the Northwest Side this morning.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels won't run for president

Posted: 22 May 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said early Sunday that he won't run for president because of family concerns, a development that narrowed the Republican nomination field though made the wide-open race even more uncertain.

Minnesota puts gay marriage amendment on 2012 ballot

Posted: 21 May 2011 11:15 PM PDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House has signed off on a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, meaning voters will decide the issue in 2012.

Body found in car pulled from river believed to be model's

Posted: 21 May 2011 07:48 PM PDT

No foul play suspected

With her dark eyes and dignified beauty, Irma Sabanovic appeared to be on her way to a successful modeling career, juggling offers from photographers wanting to work with her after landing her first gig about four months ago.