Metro & Tri-state Children's Museum vote delayed Ald. writes law to cover his forgetfulness Let the arguments begin in Kelly trial Niles Police reject cop's damsel-in-distress claim Durbin calls for an end to gas 'price-gouging' Sex tape centerstage as R. Kelly trial opens Fox & Obel, Flat Top opening at Carson's on State Driver flees from 3-car crash on S. Side

STNG Video View more local videos Tony Rezko Trial Rezko blog: Jury leaving early today Jurors urged to weigh who Rezko talked to Chicago 24/7 Crime Niles Police reject cop's damsel-in-distress claim Driver flees from 3-car crash on S. Side North Chicagoan gets 27 years for sex abuse No bond for man accused of killing his grandmother Aurora teens shot at 15-year-old girl: cops Education Harry Potter 101 NIU awards degrees to families of 3 slain students

Sports Bears get injury protection from Mike Brown deal It's debatable whether the Bears have protection on the roster in the event veteran safety Mike Brown is injured again. There is no question, however, that the team has some protection in terms of finances after reworking Brown's contract. Brown will have to be healthy to earn the $2.44 million that was supposed to be his base salary this season.

Lilly wins 4th straight So maybe they can take the show -- if not the Showtime -- on the road. Coming off their best 10-game homestand in 30 years, the Cubs traveled to Houston to put their tepid 2008 road work on the line against one of baseball's hotter teams.

Lottery night: Bulls know drill This will be the third straight year the Bulls have participated in the NBA's annual losers convention -- the draft lottery -- but it's the first time since 2003 that they've actually ''earned'' the invitation by being one of the 14 teams not to make the playoffs.

Lifestyles Virtual pal a real help For most kids, learning how to make conversation and to interpret people's thoughts and feelings comes naturally. But for 5-year-old Kelly Willuweit, who is autistic, basic social interaction is a challenge. "Sometimes, she wants so desperately to do what the other kids are doing, but she doesn't know how," says Kelly's mother, Noreen Willuweit. "A lot of times, you need to teach her the balance of what's socially appropriate."
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Entertainment The theme at this year's Cannes: Reality bites Now playing at Cannes: ordinary people, modern times, and crimes and misdemeanors. Escapism is out of style in the French Riviera film festival’s showcase competition. Midway through the 12-day festival, it’s all about tough realities, true stories, documentary-style filming and nonprofessional actors.
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Business Fox & Obel, Flat Top opening at Carson's on State By next year, downtown workers and residents will get two new food options as upscale grocer Fox & Obel and restaurant Flat Top Grill move into the former Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building at 1 S. State St. A third retailer, Billabong International, an Australian surf-wear maker popular among young people, will open this fall on three levels of the Carson’s building.
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