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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Drew Peterson murder trial under way in Joliet | VIDEO Opening statements in the Drew Peterson trial were under way Tuesday, three years after the former Bolingbrook police sergeant was charged with the murder of his third wife. Elderly veteran beaten, robbed while walking home An 87-year-old man family members say is a World War II veteran was beaten and robbed while walking home from a corner store on the city's Southwest Side, police said. Stepmother charged with baby's death A stepmother is charged with the murder of a 1-year-old girl. Storm knocks out power in west suburbs, NW Ind. Some early Tuesday morning thunderstorms knocked out power to homes and businesses in several western suburbs. Cubs trade Geovany Soto to Texas Geovany Soto is on his way to Texas in a trade that brings righthanded pitcher Jake Brigham to the Chicago Cubs. Man proposes at Wrigley, girlfriend getting beer A surprise proposal at the Friendly Confines almost struck out when the bride-to-be left to go get beer. MORE STORIES Strange News Company: French perfume could help weight loss Man proposes at Wrigley, girlfriend getting beer Riders rescued from stuck 'Superman' roller coaster | VIDEO Mayor changes mind about creating own parking spot Smoking orangutan trying to kick the habit | VIDEO Consumer Consumer Reports: Extra-virgin olive oil? Think again Airfares expected to drop in August Amtrak begins electronic ticketing Protecting your identity on social media sites | VIDEO Mountain Lion sells 3 million copies in 4 days, Apple says Healthbeat Walking while texting a serious safety hazard Colorectal cancer cases rise in young adults Study: Abandoning PSA testing could save lives NYC health officials encourage breast feeding Red Cross experiencing critical blood shortage MOST POPULAR James Holmes faces 142 counts after Aurora shootings Elderly veteran beaten, robbed while walking home Girl rescued from Lake Michigan dies Driver loses control of car, hits tree Man proposes at Wrigley, girlfriend getting beer All Most Popular

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