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Sunday picks: Monty Python, silly walks not included
By Scott C. Morgan & Laura Milbrath Stewart
Jul 22, 2014 10:42 AM - If you couldn't get a ticket to see the London farewell shows of "Monty Python Live (mostly): One Down, Five to Go," then catch the famed British comedy troupe via movie theater screenings of the sold-out event on Sunday at select participating movie theaters. Celebrated comedian Carlos Mencia returns to town to perform standup material this weekend at The Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg.
No quantity of quality for Cubs starters
By Bruce Miles
Jul 21, 2014 7:55 PM - The Cubs are 2-11 since the July 4 blockbuster trade that sent pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to Oakland. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles says there's a good reason for that record: The Cubs have only 3 quality starts since the trade, and all 3 have been authored by Jake Arrieta.
Heroic cabbie, oil change guys and COD
By Jim Davis
Jul 21, 2014 3:38 PM - DuPage/Fox Valley News Director Jim Davis gets on his Soapbox about heroes who drive cabs and work at Jiffy Lube -- and the war of words at College of DuPage.
Man dies while swimming in Fox River
By Matt Arado
Jul 21, 2014 3:07 PM - Rescue teams from across the suburbs helped Sunday to recover the body of swimmer in the Fox River in Carpentersville. According to a news release late Sunday, the man's body was recovered round 5 p.m. near Angelina Place after hours of searching. The identification of the man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Shocked neighbors recall East Dundee murder victim
By Doug T. Graham
Jul 21, 2014 9:11 AM - The neighbors of an 85-year-old East Dundee woman who was stabbed to death Friday night remembered her as a sweet woman who will be dearly missed. Mildred "Dodie" Darrington lived alone at her home on the 100 block of Aldis Drive until she was killed.
Naperville quarry crash victims remembered for humor, confidence
By Marie Wilson
Jul 21, 2014 9:07 AM - A Geneva man accused of driving drunk into a Naperville quarry early Saturday morning, causing a crash that killed two of his friends, is being held on $250,000 bail, authorities said Sunday. Meanwhile, friends of the two people who died are remembering Mihirtej Boddupalli, 21, of Lisle, and Sajaad Safiullah Syed, 21, of Naperville for being funny, confident and optimistic.
5 key questions facing the Bears defense
By Bob LeGere
Jul 21, 2014 6:07 AM - There are plenty of questions and room for improvement on the Bears' defense as the team reports for training camp on Wednesday. The addition of of several new players should give Mel Tucker's crew a much different look this year.
Some uniform advice for Brewers, Padres from Len Kasper
By Len Kasper
Jul 20, 2014 11:12 PM - Len Kasper freely admits he is a sports uniform and logo nut. And he says he has thoroughly enjoyed this season's decade-to-decade journey of the Cubs' outfits as part of Wrigley Field's 100th birthday celebration, particularly the Gabby Hartnett-era uniform. He shares some of his sartorial opinions regarding other teams, including the Brewers, Royals, Blue Jays and Padres.
D-backs benefit from Rizzo's catch
Associated Press
Jul 20, 2014 11:08 PM - Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo made a remarkable catch, tumbling into the photo well to snag a foul ball. And it might have cost the Cubs the game. Josh Collmenter threw seven sharp innings, David Peralta drove in a pair of runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 3-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
No arrests in slaying of 11-year-old Chicago girl
Associated Press
Jul 20, 2014 11:06 PM - The mother of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by a stray bullet fired into her friend's home during a slumber party didn't allow the girl or her twin brother to play outside because she was so afraid of Chicago's street violence, the girl's great-grandmother said Sunday. A police spokeswoman, Janel Sedevic, said Sunday afternoon that nobody has been arrested in Friday's shooting.

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