Extra, Extra
- The WHO has declared the swine flu outbreak a global pandemic, the first in 41 years. One company who is benefiting is local company Baxter.
- The Supreme Court has turned down Conrad Black's request for release on bail pending his appeal.
- Mayor Daley surfaced long enough today to confirm layoff notices to city workers will be going out tomorrow.
- Former Chicago police Officer William Cozzi was sentenced today to 40 months in prison for the taped beating of a man handcuffed to a wheelchair.
- Lin Brehmer is steamed about an email WXRT sent out with his name attached to it.
- WBEZ takes a closer look at the "revolving door senate seat" Illinois has had.
- Here's some Kelly Clarkson for a gloomy day!
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