Extra, Extra
The Cubs beat the Astros this afternoon 11-7. [Trib]
Nicola Rescigno, a co-founder of what's now the Lyric Opera, died yesterday in Italy. He was 92. [Trib]
Aviation Commissioner Richard Rodriguez doesn't want to spend $2 million on a stained glass exhibit at O'Hare. [S-T]
The NFL has unveiled a new code of conduct for fans. No more "drunkenness and signs of alcohol impairment that result in irresponsible behavior." [AP]
"However weak these similarities may be to what some would deem 'authentic' religious practice, they nevertheless serve to reveal the nature of the 'religion' of Oprah's followers." [Martin Marty Center, via]
Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons were on TV in Chicago and I missed it? Sadface. [Dane Brian]
Top Nine Lollapalooza Tattoos. "Top" being defined here pretty loosely. [Windy Citizen]
I don't know why I find this pitcher so disturbing...but I find it really, really disturbing. It's safe for work, assuming no one at your office minds your confused expressions.