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"Bernie Mac is still alive and being treated in a Chicago hospital for pneumonia and is expected to make a full recovery," according to his publicist. [Trib]

Today's most understated headline: "Audit Shows Problems In Blagojevich Administration." Go on.... [AP]

Athens's Olympic facilities have fallen into disuse and disrepair. Maybe Daley could swing by there on his way home from Beijing. [Trib]

Ten reasons it would rule to date a unicorn.

Today is Barack Obama's birthday, and his—and all Leos'—horoscope from the S-T says: "You have a strong desire to relate to others today. It’s a great day to enjoy good times with friends. Better yet, take a vacation day and do whatever you enjoy most! You easily attract others to you today. Romance is sweet. Ooo la la!" I'm a Leo, and I have not been easily attracting others today, so...hmph.

The Cubs want the city to allow for night games at Wrigley on Friday and Saturday nights. [S-T]

Governor Blagojevich signed a new law today that would allow courts to mandate that those who violate restraining orders wear a GPS tracker. The law is intended to protect victims of domestic violence, which is good news considering how much stalking is not prosecutable. [AP]

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