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Midday News Links

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jun 13, 2011 5:40PM

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  • 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]