"Chicago Tribune" Reader

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Father, uncle save woman being attacked in her home

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:20 PM PDT

A woman's father and uncle saved her from being raped and possibly killed in her West Lawn apartment Saturday, Cook County prosecutors said.

Heat's Wade: Why hate for '08 Olympic heroes? >> Video

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:20 AM PDT

Dwyane Wade remembers when he wasn't the enemy, when a team that included himself, LeBron James and Chris Bosh was universally lauded.

Republicans trade barbs before New Hampshire debate

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:19 PM PDT

Several Republican presidential hopefuls ratcheted up their rhetoric Sunday on the eve of the first GOP debate in New Hampshire, signaling the launch of a more robust interplay between the candidates as the campaign heads into the summer season.

Man dies after jumping from moving CTA train to third rail

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:15 PM PDT

A 62-year-old man was pronounced dead this afternoon after he jumped from a moving train and was electrocuted on the third rail on the southbound CTA Red Line tracks near the Dan Ryan Expressway, officials said.

Man charged with forcing disabled woman into prostitution

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 02:42 PM PDT

A Rogers Park man allegedly held a mentally disabled woman from Crystal Lake captive and forced her to work as a prostitute, prosecutors said.

Quinn: Federal assistance approved for 21 counties

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 02:09 PM PDT

Gov. Pat Quinn says 21 southern Illinois counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance following flooding earlier this year.

Dunn homer helps Humber, Sox to 5-4 victory

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 02:02 PM PDT

Phil Humber, the surprise of the Chicago White Sox staff, closed out a homestand Sunday hoping to give his team a four-game series victory over the A's before a road trip begins in Minnesota.

Survey: Gas prices drop, but it still costs more here

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:18 PM PDT

CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped about 17 cents over the past three weeks, but it still costs more in Chicago than anywhere else in the country.

Marshall blows lead in Cubs' 4-3 loss to Phils

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 01:24 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA -- The Cubs faced another Phillies ace Sunday, taking on Roy Oswalt in the finale of the four-game series.

West Englewood man charged with burning, stabbing stepson

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:55 AM PDT

A West Englewood man has been arrested for burning his stepson by throwing a caustic substance on him and for stabbing the stepson with a screwdriver, police said today.

Charges upgraded to felonies for spitting, swearing at Daley

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT

A Northwest Side man was ordered held on $100,000 bail today for spitting at people and swearing at Mayor Daley as the mayor was leaving City Hall for the last time last month.

Lake Shore Drive repaving begins tonight

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:03 AM PDT

Repairs on a section of North Lake Shore Drive are moving from patching the base to repaving the surface this week, and the bottom line for drivers is that lane closings -- and traffic delays -- will continue, officials said.

Obesity surgery fails to extend life in older men

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 08:50 AM PDT

Very obese older men hoping to live longer may be let down by a new long-term study that found weight-loss surgery didn't increase survival for people like them -- at least during the first seven years.

Emanuel: 150 more cops on streets

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:23 AM PDT

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the redeployment of 150 police officers to beat patrol positions as part of his campaign pledge to add more cops to the streets. "These officers are going to be the backbone of our police department, working on the beat," Emanuel said.

Lawmakers look to relax penalties for teen sexting

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:09 AM PDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A congressman who sends an X-rated photo of himself jeopardizes his reputation and his job. But in many states, teens caught doing the same thing can risk felony charges, jail time and being branded sexual offenders.

Pentagon: FBI investigating IMF computer hacking

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:00 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI has joined an

Review: Blues remain vital at Chicago Blues fest

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 05:41 AM PDT

Despite some absences, Billy Branch and others show vitality

Midway through his set at the Chicago Blues Festival Saturday evening, Carl Weathersby played a medley linking his song "My Baby" to first the Young Rascal's 1967 smash "Groovin'," then the Cascades' 1963 hit "Rhythm of the Rain."

First photos of Gabrielle Giffords

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Two photos of a smiling Rep. Gabrielle Giffords were released early today by her office, her hair cut short but few other telling signs of her gunshot wound to the head. The Facebook photos showed how far she has come since she was shot five months ago.

Government: Formaldehyde causes cancer, styrene may

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:49 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The strong-smelling chemical formaldehyde causes cancer, while styrene, a second industrial chemical that's used worldwide in the manufacture of fiberglass and food containers, may cause cancer, the National Institutes of Health says.

Free checking accounts one step closer to extinction

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 07:36 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Free checking accounts may be one step closer to extinction.