"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

Cubs salvage City Series finale

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 01:46 PM PDT

The Cubs and Sox have had a one-sided rivalry lately, but the Cubs salvaged a 3-1 victory on Sunday.

Father in kidnap attempt: 'I just grabbed him'

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 01:13 PM PDT

Armando Uvalle and his family were at North Avenue Beach Saturday when a convicted sex offender allegedly attempted to brazenly snatch his 2-year-old son. In a heartbeat, Uvalle snatched Isaiah back.

Biden slams GOP in speech to teachers

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 04:49 PM PDT

Vice President Joe Biden lambasted what he called an increasingly union-hostile "new" Republican party during remarks to the National Education Association in Chicago today.

All-Star stunner: No Konerko; Castro for Cubs

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Paul Konerko was left off the American League team today, with Carlos Quentin being the lone Chicago White Sox representative. Starlin Castro will represent the Chicago Cubs.

Djokovic beats Nadal to win Wimbledon

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 11:02 AM PDT

Novak Djokovic of Serbia won his first Wimbledon title today, backing up his soon-to-be No. 1 ranking by beating defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.

Search continues for stolen tortoise

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 12:01 PM PDT

Tips are slowly coming in from around the country as people try to aid police in locating Spur, a 70-pound female tortoise taken Saturday from a Lincolnwood exotic animal store.

Parts of damaged conservatory reopen

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Portions of the 104-year-old Garfield Park Conservatory, devastated by Thursday night's massive hailstorms, are reopening today.

Defense: Anthony not 'promiscuous liar'

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 08:41 AM PDT

Casey Anthony's attorney said prosecutors tried to make their client look like a promiscuous liar because the evidence that she murdered her 2-year-old daughter Caylee is weak.

Biden to address teachers in Chicago

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 01:02 AM PDT

Vice President Joe Biden is expected to discuss education issues when he addresses the National Education Association &#8212 America's largest teachers union &#8212 at its annual meeting here.

Man charged in abduction attempt at beach

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:10 AM PDT

A Chicago man will be in bond court today after being charged with trying to kidnap a 2-year-old toddler on North Avenue beach. The child's father fought off the attempted abductor, police said.