Extra, Extra
- U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has blamed a lack of funds as the reason he is not running to keep his seat next year.
- The man arrested last fall outside of President Obama's house with a gun has been sentenced to five years in prison.
- A cabbie was arrested for drunk driving last night after he careened off Lakeshore Drive and into a park where he hit two sleeping homeless people; both victims were reported in good condition.
- A group of University of Chicago students and residents are getting ready to map six South Side neighborhoods in detail, including businesses, public agencies, churches, social service organizations and health facilities.
- Check out The Reader's excellent tribute to the anniversary of Disco Demolition night.
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