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nbcchicago.com — A Chicago couple had quite a crowd for their wedding over the weekend, and not all of it included invited guests. It was a real-life version of sorts of the movie "The Wedding Crashers," as a sea of NATO protesters marched into the wedding photo shoot for Beth and Tim Alberts.

nbcchicago.com — Beach goers this summer will have to swim at their own risk in Lake Michigan, even if bacteria levels are high. The Chicago Park District said this week it will still test for bacteria and issue advisories when E. Coli levels are higher than normal, but lifeguards won't stop people from swimming.

nbcchicago.com — The man who said Abraham Lincoln would roll over in his grave if he knew that Governor Rod Blagojevich had tried to sell a senate seat is stepping down from his post. Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. Attorney who made his name for taking down, corrupt, high-profile politicians, Wednesday announced his resignation from the U.S.

nbcchicago.com — One person has died and seven others were injured, officials said, at a factory in northwest suburban Arlington Heights. Crews responded to Arens in the 3600 block of North Kennicott Avenue around 9 a.m. for a possible chemical explosion. The Arlington Heights Fire Department later said the injuries were caused by a malfunctioning machine.

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nbcchicago.com — Getty Images The White Sox want to give Chicago Police a free day at the ballpark for a job well done during the NATO Summit. Sworn members of the Chicago Police Department will be offered two complimentary tickets to one of 10 select White Sox games.

nbcchicago.com — Whither Dr. Gregory House? Would the cantankerous hero of the Fox medical drama mend his ways or self-destruct for all time? That was the mystery as "House" barreled to its conclusion Monday night. In a recent interview, series star Hugh Laurie had teased that House was coming to the edge of a precipice eight years in the making: "Is he gonna step forward or step back?

nbcchicago.com — Getty Images As an anti-NATO finale of sorts, Occupy protesters plan to "shut down" Boeing's Chicago headquarters Monday during the last day of the summit. The group, concerned with Boeing's role with the defense department, will meet at the company's Loop building at 10 a.m. after a rally at Union Park.