Extra, Extra
- A disturbing update to last week's NIU shooting.
- A Cook County judge rejected a motion by the Chicago Teachers Union to block the closing and consolidation of a pair of local schools.
- Tammy Duckworth has ever-so-politely withdrawn her name from consideration to run for Lt. Governor.
- Speaking of state politics, Gov. Quinn announced today he will post the state's 2011 budget online tomorrow so we can all revel in the impending financial collapse.
- Congrats, Northwestern! You've won an appearance from Blago!
- Congrats to Champaign's Jonathan Kuck who was the top U.S. finisher (8th place overall) in the men's 10,000m speed skating race today.
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