CHICAGO (AP) -- A Chicago-based alliance of community health centers has won a federal stimulus grant to do research on what makes a difference for patients.

The Chicago Bulls have invited guard John Lucas III to training camp with a partially guaranteed one-year contract, according to sources close to the situation.

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano and Blake DeWitt each hit three-run home runs Friday in powering the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets. Chicago Cubs - New York Mets - Blake DeWitt - Alfonso Soriano - New York

"The game between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox was postponed Friday because of the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Earl. Chicago White Sox - Boston Red Sox - sport - Baseball - Major League"

This one's for Vernon, I know he is reading.

"Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there is no front-runner for the managerial job, and he has yet to interview Ryne Sandberg."