Extra, Extra

• Huffencooper! We just spoke to The Huffmeister and he told us they were just going "on summer vacation."
• A couple new IL laws are on the books to protect first responders from being sued if they try to help injured people.
• This weekend's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer raised a record $8.2 million.
• Mayor Daley got an award for making Chicago more livable at the US Conference of Mayors this weekend. He was honored for the Chicago Bicycle Program.
• Daley also declared June 2 to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Veterans of America Day, a day when gay veterans will be honored for their bravery.

Chicagoist 2nd Birthday Party Poster via rachelleb. Don't forget! The Chicagoist 2nd Birthday Party is this Thursday!