"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Rory McIlroy wins U.S. Open

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 05:06 PM PDT

Rory McIloroy fired a 69 to finish at 16 under to win the U.S. Open today, the lowest finishing score in tournament history.

Sox beat Diamondbacks 8-2 in finale

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 05:28 PM PDT

Paul Konerko and Alex Rios homered today as the White Sox beat Arizona.

Clerk was South Side store's 2nd victim

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 01:04 PM PDT

A clerk at an Englewood neighborhood convenience store was shot and killed Saturday night, the second store employee killed there in the last 10 years, officials said today.

Gathering for Clemons in Asbury Park

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Fans gathered today at a legendary rock club in New Jersey to mourn the death and celebrate the life and music of saxophonist Clarence Clemons.

Cops: 3 men pointed laser at police helicopter

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 10:22 AM PDT

Three north suburban men face charges of pointing a laser beam at a Chicago Police helicopter from a rooftop in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood, police said today. At least one of the three is a student at Northwestern University.

Mother to son: Don't stay out late

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 11:51 AM PDT

Adelina Najera's son Freddy was one of three teens who died in a crash in Prospect Heights.

Sax player Clarence Clemons dead at 69

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 09:46 PM PDT

Clarence Clemons, who helped shape Bruce Springsteen's early sound, has died.

Sax player Clarence Clemons dead at 69

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 07:38 PM PDT

Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen's early sound, has died, six days after suffering a stroke at his Florida home. He was 69.