The U.S. military officially ended its war in Iraq today, rolling up its flag at a low-key ceremony with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta nearly nine bloody years after the invasion that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein.  | Blagojevich seeks drug treatment in prison Convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to enroll in a substance-abuse program at a federal prison outside of Denver, a move that could shave up to a year off of his prison sentence. |  | Ex-Pistons star Hamilton signs with Bulls Ex-Pistons All-Star Richard "Rip" Hamilton agreed to a deal with the Bulls for at least $10 million over two years. He will compete with Ronnie Brewer for the starting shooting guard spot. >> Photos |  | American Airlines cuts flights at O'Hare American Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection two weeks ago, is reducing service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The cuts are unrelated to bankruptcy, the airline says. |  | James Pritzker to restore, open Emil Bach House Retired Col. James Pritzker is most known for the 8-year-old military library that bears his name. And the meticulous restoration of the library's new home, the Monroe Building on South Michigan Avenue, is winning him praise. |  | Rogers: Cubs make bid for Japanese star Darvish Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring in 2007, and he hasn't scared the Cubs' new president away from the high price of elite international talent. | |  | |
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