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By Staff in News on Aug 2, 2011 5:40PM

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Another shot from Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field by Joshua Mellin.

  • The body of a 19-year-old from Hanover Park was pulled from Lake Michigan. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • A 24-year-old from portage, IN faces criminal recklessness and weapons charges after a facebook dispute spilled over into the real world. [NW Indiana Times]
  • Officials are searching for a Lemont man whose canoe capsized in a retention pool. [Sun-Times]
  • White powder at City Hall that attracted police and fire officials was actually drywall dust. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Kings of Leon cancel the rest of their summer tour, including an Aug. 26 concert at First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre in Tinley Park. [Tribune]
  • Dave Hoekstra catches up with Ryne Sandberg and his continuing quest to manage in the majors. [Sun-Times]
  • Gov. Quinn is set to wear a Packers jersey to settle a bet. [CBS Chicago]
  • Three people were stabbed at a Walgreen's in the Gage Park Neighborhood on the Southwest Side. [NBC Chicago]