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By Marcus Gilmer in News on Feb 19, 2010 11:30PM

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  • Michael Selvie was found guilty today of shooting and killing Willie B. Posey, the bodyguard of former Chicago Bear Tank Johnson, at a River North nightclub in 2006.
  • An NIU student was shot in the leg last night after an altercation on campus with another student. Police have the suspected shooter in custody and the victim's injury was not life-threatening.
  • The ongoing saga of the Drew Peterson hearsay trial.
  • Jewel will cut 110 management positions as it shifts how it manages stores.
  • A slew of Elton John & Billy Joel concerts have been canceled, including those dates at Wrigley. No word on any replacement concerts.
  • Did you but Cubs tickets today or (more likely) still stuck in the Virtual Waiting Room? Check out the exact location of seats thanks to this awesome website from former Chicagoist writer Matt Motyka which helps you pin down exactly where your seat in the Friendly Confines is located.