A lot happened in 2009 and we've had a grand old time running down our top stories of the year. But what happened in 2009 that caught our attention but didn't quite make the cut for our top stories list? In no particular order: more ›

While Sox fans didn't get another World Series trophy to polish and use to incur the jealousy of Cubs fans, one thing they can be thankful for is having one of the season's most memorable moments: Mark Buehrle's perfect game. (Aside: a moment within that moment has to be Wise's a-MAY-zing catch to maintain the perfect game.) And if you missed it the first time around, CSN is going to give you a chance to see it. On Thanksgiving night, after you've stuffed yourself with turkey, potatoes, and who knows what else, you can sit down and watch the replay of Buehrle's perfecto in its entirety, complete with post-game press conference. It'll all start at 7:00 p.m. on CSN. And, Cubs fans, you're not left out either. Early in the day - 12:30 p.m. - CSN will also replay the Cubs-Indians game from this season that featured a Cubs rally from a 7-0 deficit. more ›

• The dispute over the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School expansion in Skokie has raised accusations of antisemitism.
• A Chicago firefighter remains in critical condition. the latest victim in the series of violent Lincoln Park attacks Updated: Police say it is not connected to the recent string of robberies in the neighborhood.
• In another case of sickening violence, a woman was bound and raped Tuesday night in the Logan Square neighborhood.

After garnering national attention for his recent perfect game, the White Sox's Mark Buehrle was invited to participate in David Letterman's famous "Top Ten" list on Monday's show. Taped from the Metrodome in Minneapolis, the Sox ace was assisted by teammates Josh Fields and Dewayne Wise -- just like during Thursday's gem. For those who missed his appearance on late night TV, check out the video below and the full list after the jump. more ›

For the Cubs fans among us, if you're already getting tired of the wall-to-wall Buehrle front page coverage in the wake of yesterday's perfect game, cast your gaze backwards to 1922. After a perfect outing hurled by Charlie Robertson on April 30th, the Chicago Daily Tribune rates the accomplishment as deserving only a single column, despite "Robby" being carried off the field in celebration - while on the road. more ›

What an afternoon at The Cell where White Sox ace Mark Buehrle has just hurled a perfect game as the Sox beat the Rays 5-0. Buehrle struck out six in the game. The play of the game came from Dewayne Wise who not only saved the perfect game, but made an amazing home run robbing catch over the wall in left-center field in the top of the ninth. A Josh Fields grand slam is what put the Sox up for good early on in the second inning. Buehrle threw 116 pitches, 76 for strikes, and got 11 ground outs, 10 fly outs, and the six K's. more ›