Cops kill robbery suspect; second escapes standoff

The body of a suspected robber shot by Chicago police in the doorway of a Bridgeport convenience store. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Tribune)

Cops kill robbery suspect; 2nd escapes

Police early this morning shot and killed one of two robbery suspects and surrounded a Bridgeport neighborhood convenience store for more than four hours thinking the second suspect might still be inside.

Bulls-Hawks updates

David Haugh: If the purpose of the Hawks series being tougher than expected was to reinforce to the Bulls they cannot live on Rose alone, terrific. The Bulls had a balanced attack and a win in Game 5. >> Photos

Mississippi Delta braces for floods >> Photos

St. Charles Portillo's suspected in salmonella cases

Body found in manure pile ID'd

Michaels: Debit card fraud worse than thought

Groupon more than doubles Chicago HQ space

Bin Laden semantics

Bin Laden semantics

Did 'we get him,' or did 'they'? Authors, linguists and Bill Maher weigh the issue.

Poll: Women want help at home

Poll: Women want help at home

Some recently released surveys reveal that working moms would prefer help in the home with chores, etc., over help at work.

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Obituaries

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