Extra, Extra

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Sep 12, 2006 12:56AM

• Four crooked Chicago cops used their guns and badges to rob drug dealers and other people they thought would be afraid to report them. The crimes date back to 2002, and all but one of the guys are also the sons of police officers.
• The Shedd's baby beluga made its first public appearance on Sunday.
• If you drink a lot of Coke you might be interested in donating your My Coke Rewards codes to help Brandon McKnight, a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, get a big prize. You don't really have to do much, and we're sure it's going to put a smile on Brandon's face.
• ... because nerds need lovin' too!

Macy Field's protest photo via Rich Mohr.