Midday News Links
- A vintage World War II-era B-17 bomber crashed and burned near Aurora Municipal Airport this morning. The seven passengers aboard escaped injury. [Tribune]
- 27 dogs were found in "deplorable"" conditions in a Bolingbrook home. [Chicago Breaking News]
- the jury in the Rod Blagojevich retrial begins its second day of deliberations. [Sun-Times]
- A look at 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, Mayor Emanuel's City Council floor leader. [CNC]
- Congratulations to Lookingglass Theatre for its Tony Award win for Best Regional Theater. [NBC Chicago]
- The Shedd Aquarium kicks off a week of free admission. [ABC 7]
- New daily deal website QponChicago targets the thrifty LGBT community. [Boystown Blog]
- Aville Daily has photos from Midsommarfest. [Aville Daily]
- White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen calls actor Sean Penn a "clown" for his support of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. [AV Club Chicago]
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