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By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 7, 2011 10:00PM
- Frederick Tarpley, who stole wedding and engagement rings from a deceased woman in a hospital to pay his cable bill, was sentenced to two years in prison. [Chicago Breaking News]
- Jerry's Sandwiches in Wicker Park to start offering 60 whiskeys starting Tuesday. [Tribune]
- A Chicago man wanted in the Monday beating death of another man in an Indiana beach has turned himself into authorities. [Sun-Times]
- Gov. Quinn signed legislation to create a universal transit card to be used among CTA, Metra and Pace suburban buses by 2015. [Sun-Times]
- Chicago Public Schools could cut police presence at schools as it looks to balance its budget. [ChuffPo]
- Harry Caray's is the hottest celebrity hangout in town. [Tribune]
- Four people were arrested and 20 dogs were rescued in a raid on an illegal dogfighting ring. [CBS Chicago]
- Mayor Emanuel once again said the choices for unions is clear: accept work-rule changes or face payoffs. [ABC 7]