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A fight at Cook County Jail this morning injured 11 guards and 7 inmates. [Trib]

Lawyers from both sides presented closing arguments today in Tony Rezko's trial. [ABC 7]

Almost half of CPS graduates went on to college in 2007. [Trib]

Brian Urlacher says he "would bet" he won't be at the Bears' mandatory minicap while his contract disputes drag on. [Yahoo Sports]

Phew! We can rest easy now. The Vatican says it's OK to believe in alien life. [AP]

The U of C has purchased Harper Court, a shopping area near 53rd Street, for $6.5 million with plans to "redevelop" it. [Crain's]

"Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago?" [Ask Metafilter]

At least someone still knows how to party. [Mr & Mrs James]

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