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Extra Extra: Brent Lillibridge Is Sox-Less

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 16, 2012 11:00PM

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The Boston Red Sox designated former White Sox Brent Lillibridge (who was traded for Kevin Youkilis) for assignment to make way for the returning Carl Crawford. [CBS Sports]
Folks grilling on the lakefront: here's what happens when you dump your hot coals at the base of a tree. Use the red ash cans. [Chicago Mayor's Facebook page]
Two people fell and were injured—one critically— and four have been charged after a group of young people illegally drank at Starved Rock State Park. [Tribune]
Gov. Quinn says help is on the way for farmers affected by this drought. [Fox Chicago News]
Union Pacific representatives are set to be at a public meeting in Glenview tonight to discuss the July 4 freight train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a Glenview couple. [NBC Chicago]