Metro & Tri-state No bond for accused cop killer Economy may be tipping point for Chicago servers Gov pardons 19 -- some had been exonerated Is city's Olympic bid marred by shootings? Man shot by police on Southeast Side Ducks blamed in 3-car crash near Palatine Man 'badly burned' in BBQ mishap Man fatally shot in Lawndale apartment building Shriner go-cart plows through parade crowd 2-year-old boy shot at liquor store Copter crashes in Fox River, all survive Massive heat wave ahead? Are the Taste of Chicago and downtown fireworks shows safe?

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Sports Big Z makes grade-A return It was a Fourth of July filled with awe-inspiring sights for the Cubs. Which had nothing at all to do with fireworks. Just the opposite -- if not just the way they would have drawn it up. In his much-anticipated return from the disabled list, Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano showed off the power in his refreshed shoulder, reaching 96 mph with his fastball during six innings of shutout pitching for a 2-1 victory in the opener of a key series against division-rival St. Louis.
It's a camou-flogging Dual citizenship gives Ozzie Guillen a chance to celebrate back-to-back Independence Days -- one Friday for his adopted United States and today for his native Venezuela. ''It's a two-day party for me,'' the White Sox manager said.

Venus beats Serena for Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England -- Venus Williams beat sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and seventh Grand Slam championship.

Lifestyles Fireworks don't quit for folks at Navy Pier Families who didn't get enough of fireworks on Independence Day can head to Navy Pier tonight for the weekly fireworks show, plus the treasure trove of ongoing free family activities there. For kids, the entertainment is pier pleasure with a variety of costumed strolling performers wandering around the pier, often stopping to talk with children, perform and pose for photographs.
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At Home Interior Affairs: A mid-century night's dream Designer's Eye: Client wants small closet turned into 'awesome' pantry Religion Archbishop warns: No campaigning Pilgrim Baptist finally gets $1M from state Horoscopes Holiday Mathis horoscopes for July 5 Georgia Nicols horoscopes for July 5

Entertainment What will Leno do after O'Brien takes over? Don't pity Jay Leno. ''The Tonight Show'' host is losing his home of 17 years, but Leno finds himself in an enviable position. Still packing the ratings punch that delivers the lion's share of NBC's estimated $300 million in annual late-night revenue, Leno has a line of suitors hoping to land his services. And he won't come cheap: NBC pays him $27 million per year.

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Books Historian gets fireworked up about Fourth of July past Judge throws out law making bookstores pay fine to sell porn George F. Will has eyes on the nation Classical McGlaughlin at ease at Grant Park Stage Two fine shows extend their runs FORTUNATO'S GOLDEN TICKET Well hello, WALL-E! Animated film inspired by stage musical

Business Gonna leave a mark Andy Ihnatko: It's true, it's true: I don't really bookmark things in my browsers. This admission is similar in scope to having a car but not making any right turns in it, or getting your picture taken with the J. Lo figure at Madam Tussaud's and not checking out her butt. Y'see, it's a fundamental feature. Or at least it was back during the Clinton administration. Today, bookmarking things is sort of old hat.

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