Hometown Hero Traded to New York: Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight across the Illinois Patch network:

Bulls Trade Hometown Hero Derrick Rose to New York

The Rose-era ends in Chicago as team acquires three players in return for Simeon High grad and former NBA MVP.

» Opinion: Many Injuries, 1 Gang-Rape Lawsuit and No Championships: So Long, And Thanks for All the Nothing

Naperville Ranked Third Most Successful City in US

Poverty level, median household income and unemployment rates were analyzed to determine a ranking.

Food Network Star Rachael Ray Brings Festival Flavor to Lincoln Park Zoo

The celebrity chef and TV personality is hosting her signature festival, Feedback, in Chicago this weekend.

Wheaton’s Thomas Jaeschke Earns Spot on Olympic Volleyball Team

The 22-year-old will be headed to Rio in August to compete on the U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team.

Missing Teen Last Seen in Joliet Area

14-year-old Jessica Simonelli was last seen June 16.

Tammy Duckworth Joins Other U.S. Representatives in House Floor Sit-In

More than 70 members of Congress protested Wednesday to push for a vote on new gun control legislation.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $363 Million
• Walmart and Target Frozen Vegetables Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
• Patient's Lawsuit Blames Kidney Damage on Lack of Monitoring
• 2 Bicyclists Struck and Killed by SUV in Grundy County
• Thousands of Chicago Parking Tickets Issued Incorrectly
• 1 Dead After Train Collides With Farm Field Sprayer in Union
• Clerk Shot During Robbery at Park Forest Gas Station

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