Suburbanites brace for NATO distruption

Walking into a Metra station during NATO weekend might be a bit like walking into Soldier Field: No beverages, no backpacks and no weapons. That means no morning coffee during your Monday morning commute on May 21, pat-downs and other security measures the U.S. Secret …Read More

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  Updated: 2012-05-18 10:40:12

  Kerry Wood, maybe the most beloved Cubs pitcher since Greg Maddux made his first exit from Chicago, has decided he will retire, but will do so after making one more appearance, possibly today during the Crosstown series against the White Sox.

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