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Extra, Extra

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jul 4, 2008 9:30PM

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Robert Evans, 5, died Thursday night after falling into Jackson Park Harbor. [Trib, S-T]

Look for more security this weekend at the Taste in the wake of Thursday night's shootings.

R.I.P. Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown performer.

Remember Craig Stebic? He's finally allowed his children to visit with his missing wife's family.

From the "No Kidding Department": Politicians use July 4th as a campaign tool.

Get ready for more Budweiser at Wrigley.

Congrats to American Joey Chestnut who successfully defended his title at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest over Japanese legend Kobayashi. IN OVERTIME.

This has kind of been a Debbie Downer Extra, Extra. Here's something to make up for it: The Rockafire Explosion (aka the Showbiz Pizza Band) performing No Doubt's "Spiderwebs" and Usher's "Love in This Club."