"Chicago Tribune" Reader

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Mellow weather, vibe as DMB Caravan begins

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 05:28 PM PDT

Former U.S. Steel South Works on South Side is jam-band central

The Dave Matthews Band Caravan, a summer music festival built around Matthews' nightly performances and adult-contemporary musical vibe, is a mellow presence on Chicago's south lakefront. Traffic could be tricky Saturday, when Lake Shore Drive is not accessible at Jackson Park.

12-year sentence for Burr Oak 'bogus graves'

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 05:37 PM PDT

A former director of Burr Oak Cemetery was sentenced to 12 years in prison this morning after she pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from "bogus graves" found on the burial grounds in south suburban Alsip.  

Weekend alert: Lots of lakefront traffic

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:01 PM PDT

Officials have two pieces of advice for people heading to the Dave Matthews Band Caravan on Chicago's South Side lakefront Saturday: leave early and avoid Lake Shore Drive.

Mich. gunman targeted ex-girlfriends, families

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 10:03 AM PDT

An ex-convict who went on a shooting spree in Grand Rapids "went out hunting" his victims, killing seven people, including his own 12-year-old daughter, police said today.

Ohio State forfeits 2010 football wins

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:41 PM PDT

Ohio State says it's vacating its victories from the 2010 football season &#8212 including a win in the 2011 Sugar Bowl &#8212 following NCAA allegations over a memorabilia-for-cash scandal that cost former coach Jim Tressel his job.

Atlantis lifts off on final space shuttle mission

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 01:29 PM PDT

Weather clears in time for historic launch

The weather conditions improved this morning at Kennedy Space Center and the space shuttle Atlantis lifted off on the final space shuttle mission. >> Photos

Atlantis lifts off on final space shuttle mission

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 08:30 AM PDT

But it could change; A delay would push launch to Sunday

The weather conditions improved this morning at Kennedy Space Center and the space shuttle Atlantis lifted off on the final space shuttle mission.

Officials: Boystown suspect threw 1st punch

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 12:43 PM PDT

The man charged in connection with a recorded mob attack in Boystown last weekend was the one seen on video throwing the first punch at the victim, prosecutors said in court today.

Sycamore suspect: 'I did not commit a murder'

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 08:20 AM PDT

An ex-cop arrested in the 1957 murder of a 7-year-old girl said in a jailhouse interview that he has an "iron-clad alibi."

Jobs barely rise, unemployment up to 9.2%

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 06:20 AM PDT

U.S. employment growth ground to a halt in June, with employers hiring the fewest number of workers in nine months.

Weather forecast threatens Atlantis launch

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 03:49 AM PDT

Today's launch of the shuttle Atlantis remains iffy, with NASA saying there is a chance that the launch may be delayed. Still, preparations for liftoff are under way. >> Watch live

4 rescued from capsized boat on Lake Mich.

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 02:04 AM PDT

Two men and two girls were rescued from Lake Michigan late Thursday after their speed boat hit a breakwall about 2 miles out.

Michigan gunman kills 7, then himself

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 04:53 AM PDT

A gunman opened fire in two Michigan homes Thursday, killing seven before leading police on a chase through downtown Grand Rapids and taking three hostages. The standoff ended in suicide.

Down 8-0, Cubs rally to beat Nationals

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:15 PM PDT

After coming back from 8 runs down, need 2nd rally in 9th

The Cubs bounced back from an eight-run deficit against Washington tonight, the first time they'd come from that far down since a win over Colorado on May 30, 2008.