Midday News Links

A Sunday shooting claimed the life of Hillcrest High School Basketball standout Ryan Royall. [Sun-Times]
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear former Sen. Roland Burris's appeal of the special election to replace him. [Crain's]
The Police Department says overall crime was down for the 29th month in a row. [CBS Chicago]
The Tribune Editorial Board says the coal-fired Fisk and Crawford electric plants should be closed. Just not right now. [Tribune]
Drew Peterson's attorneys filed a motion to have him released from jail. [NBC Chicago]
The prosecution rests in the terror trial of Tanhawwur Rana. [ABC 7]
CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard sends out a letter to parents of system students explaining the $75 million in budget cuts he recently made. [Tribune]