"Chicago Tribune" Reader

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2 charged in 2010 bomb-threat bank heist try

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 05:43 PM PDT

Two 21-year-old Orland Park men have been charged in a bomb threat and attempted bank robbery last year in the southwest suburb, police announced today.

IMF attack goal said to be network "insider presence"

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 05:22 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The goal of the cyber attack at the International Monetary Fund was to install software that would give a nation state a "digital insider presence" on the network, a cybersecurity expert who has worked for the IMF and World Bank told Reuters on Saturday.

Phillies beat Cubs 7-1

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 04:32 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA- This afternoon's game between the Cubs and Philadelphia was delayed for 32 minutes by rain.

Cops ask for help finding CTA robbery suspects

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 04:48 PM PDT

Police today asked for the public's help identifying three people in surveillance photos who are believed to be suspects in the robbery Thursday of a CTA Red Line passenger downtown.

Ruler on Ice wins the 143rd Belmont Stakes

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 03:51 PM PDT

Animal Kingdom almost throws jockey at the start, finishes in sixth place

Ruler on Ice didn't make the field in the Kentucky Derby, chose not to run in the Preakness Stakes, but showed today that he belonged, winning the 143rd Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.

Man charged in 99-cent robbery attempt

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 03:34 PM PDT

A Cook County judge set bail at $50,000 today for a man charged with displaying a handgun to a convenience store clerk who refused to give him 99 cents.

Study: Ovarian cancer screening does more harm than good

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:00 AM PDT

An 18-year study by the National Cancer Institute finds that ultrasounds and blood tests aimed at early detection don't save lives, but expose women to avoidable complications.

An 18-year study from the National Cancer Institute has found that widespread screening for ovarian cancer doesn't save lives but does set up many women for needless surgery and avoidable complications.

Palin emails: Relationship with Senate president grew 'toxic'

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 02:02 PM PDT

Sarah Palin feuded bitterly with Senate President and fellow Republican Lyda Green.

IMF investigating cyberattack on its computer systems

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:58 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary

Emanuel graduation talks focus on beating adversity

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:41 PM PDT

Mayor Rahm Emanuel talked today about setbacks he has faced while telling students at two Chicago high school graduations that how they respond to adversity will help define them.

Bug expert testifies Caylee Anthony's body was moved

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:57 PM PDT

ORLANDO, Fla, June 11 (Reuters) - The decomposing body of

Wis. Dems to run 'placeholder' candidates in recall elections

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:21 PM PDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State Democrats say they have a plan to prevent Republicans from gaming the political system by manipulating the dates of upcoming recall elections.

Weiner taking leave of absence

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 04:12 PM PDT

Facing the most intense calls yet for his resignation, Rep. Anthony Weiner said Saturday that he will seek professional help in the wake of a still-raging scandal over his online sexual liaisons with at least six women.

Top cop vows 'relentless' pursuit

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy pledged to make the Maniac Latin Disciples a top target of the Chicago Police Department in response to a gang shooting that wounded two young girls in a Northwest Side Park. "The entire organization is going to be held accountable for the actions of one," McCarthy said as he announced the arrest of Anthony Bucio.

Youth soccer coach facing sex abuse charges

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:57 PM PDT

A Crest Hill youth soccer coach has been charged with having sexual contact with a 12-year-old boy, officials said today.

Downtown festivals promise to snarl city traffic

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:33 AM PDT

The Chicago Blues Festival, several neighborhood festivals, an international soccer double-header at Soldier Field and the Chicago World Naked Bike Ride are among weekend events that could snarl traffic in Chicago this weekend.

800 lbs. of pot seized in S.W. Side home

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 09:39 AM PDT

Two men face felony drug charges after police arrested them in connection with the possession of 800 pounds of marijuana and seized more than $60,000 cash, police said. They estimated the marijuana was worth more than $2.5 million

Al-Qaida bombing mastermind killed; topped FBI wanted list

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 04:31 PM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The al-Qaida operative behind the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania has been killed, a Somali official said Saturday.

4 dead, at least 9 wounded in shootings overnight

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 08:41 AM PDT

Four people were killed and at least 9 wounded in overnight shootings on Chicago's South and West Sides.

Teen girl dies in Orland Park crash

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 05:25 PM PDT

A traffic crash killed a 17-year-old girl and injured another in southwest suburban Orland Park late Friday, officials said.