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Weird Philosophies, Odors at R. Kelly Trial

By Margaret Lyons in News on May 13, 2008 10:24PM

Two things that blew our mind today from the Trib's "gavel to gavel" R. Kelly coverage:

"'My son told me nature already has provided an age of consent: puberty,' he said. 'I thought it made sense.'" -- Rejected potential juror

"Attorneys complained Monday, saying the tiny room was being overpowered by the smell of urine."

Blink. Blink.