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By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jul 22, 2008 11:15PM

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Police are searching for two men considered "armed and dangerous" who "are believed to be responsible for a string of armed robberies and carjackings in the south suburbs over the past week."

An autopsy of the Naval recruit found dead in Waukegan this weekend revealed "heroin, cocaine and anti-anxiety medication" in his system.

More on the tragic shooting in the Ukrainian Village this weekend that killed a waitress/ mother of three.

Habitat for Humanity tool thieves earn prestigious "Jerkstores of the Week" award.

United Airlines lost more money in the second quarter than the entire Chicagoist staff makes in a year. Times infinity.

Sports Radio Shuffling: The Sun Times' Brian Hanley and Mike Mulligan will take over for the departed Mike North at WSCR while Tribune Bears Beat guy David Haugh will have a regular spot over at WMVP.

We used to talk with a friend about opening a store in the Loop where people could come take naps during the work day. We knew we weren't pioneers in the idea, but we hadn't heard of anyone doing anything like that in Chicago. Well, now someone is and they're going to make a lot of money. D'oh!

Today is the 74th anniversary of the shooting of John Dillinger outside the Biograph.

NSFOH (Not Safe For Obama-ist Haters)

Man found in basement covered with Bar-B-Que sauce. He calls it "urban camouflage"; we call it "FAIL! of the Week."