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By Margaret Lyons in News on May 16, 2008 11:30PM

The three-judge appellate court unanimously ruled today that the city of Chicago cannot be held liable in the E2 nightmare that killed 21 people. A lawyer for the victims' families say they're going to appeal. [Trib]

Have you seen Rufus? [CL]

The Plan Commission approved the Children's Museum's proposal yesterday, 13-2. [Trib]

Yesterday, the Illinois house passed a bill, 109-1, that would "ban state officeholders from having their names appear on tax-subsidized billboards and electronic signs promoting government programs." Rod Blagojevich is shedding one lonely tear right this very second. The house also passed another bill, 94-0, that would make it illegal to use or distribute software that "interferes" with online ticket sales. It's an attempt prevent future Hannah Montana situations, wherein ticket "hoarders" bought up and then resold tickets to the show. Ticketmaster ripping you off every fucking time you buy something, though, is still totally OK. [S-T, Trib]

A Bensenville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his ninth DUI conviction. [CBS 2]

Today was the last day of trading at the Mercantile Exchange. Starting Monday, all the floor-trading will be done at the Board of Trade building. [AP]

The CPD wants officers to pass a physical fitness test before they can have M4 assault rifles. [S-T]

So far, Chicago 2016's bid process has cost about $9 million. [AP]

Argh, just finish the banana.

Congratulations, Scott and Erin!