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The story of the allegations against R. Kelly started here in the Sun-Times. Five years later, it's now finally reached a trial. Need to catch up or refresh? Here are links to the Sun-Times stories that kick-started the case, plus a timeline of the R&B singer's career and woes.
Dec. 21, 2000: Kelly accused of sex with teen girls City police investigate R&B singer R. Kelly in sex tape June 6, 2002: R&B superstar hit with 21 counts of child porn June 9, 2002: Inspirational singer or perverted swinger? R. Kelly timeline: A chronology from birth to trial

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Friday, May 16, 2008
Cops who want to shoot an M4 assault weapon will have to pass a set of physical tests.

Only fit cops will get big gun Cops who want to shoot an M4 assault weapon will have to flex more than a trigger finger. The Chicago Police Department recently launched physical fitness tests for cops who have applied to carry the semiautomatic rifle. Members of gang, gun and tactical teams are the first ones being asked if they want to take the state-approved exam for officers, called the P.O.W.E.R. test.

Judge maintains gag order on R. Kelly case
An attempt by the media to open up sealed documents from the R. Kelly case was denied by Judge Gaughan this morning. The Sun-Times, Tribune, Associated Press and National Public Radio teamed up to ask for access to records of closed door hearings in the case.


Man convicted of 9 DUI gets 20 years in prison Man sentenced to 23 years in child abuse case Did cougar kill spark arson at Daley's Mich. home? City has spent $9M on Olympic bid; $22M left 22-year-old defends Peterson relationship Savvy shopper finds bargains with coupons 1 killed, 2 wounded in S. Side shooting Audit: CSU misspent millions Chicagoans lauded as outgoing and positive Pooches on Oprah's mind Commission votes 13-2 for Children's Museum Autopsy: Teen with cerebral palsy died of neglect Childhood cancer survivors face much higher heart risks Planned Minuteman visit roils DePaul Cops find hair, prints at Lane Bryant House to gov: Take your name off signs 'Not quite halfway' to White House, Obama sees pressure from Dems Five 'bored' boys cause $80,000 in damage Only fit cops will get big gun Businessman restores mansion into museum Tinley Park grad tries for strongest woman Hair, fingerprints don't ID Lane Bryant killer Man steals handcuffs -- but forgets key Burrito bandit rips off charity Lisa's family: Did Craig Stebic threaten her? Star signings Fire near Daley's summer home in Michigan 'vicious,' say sources close to the mayor Did cougar kill spark arson at Daley's Mich. home? Man sentenced to 23 years in child abuse case Man convicted of 9 DUI gets 20 years in prison Autopsy: Teen with cerebral palsy died of neglect 1 killed, 2 wounded in S. Side shooting Police find two bricks of cocaine in vehicle
Neighbor led deadly MySpace hoax: feds
A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in perpetrating a hoax on the online social network MySpace against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide.

Gay marriage opponents vow to fight ruling Bush loses GOP on food, energy Florida lifts ban on Allstate Oil pushed above $127 a barrel for first time Chief: Man prime suspected in Florida fires DeGeneres, de Rossi plan to marry McCain: I will win Iraq war by 2013 Pooches on Oprah's mind West Point chief wants 'men' out Fannie Mae scraps higher downpayment requirements Scared of breast cancer? Sunshine may help you Senate votes to roll back media ownership rule Battle over swimsuits moves to the courtroom Memorials running out of room for dead soldiers Flight attendant accused of setting fire on plane Firefighter convicted in triple murder trial N.Y. state bans noose displays Dennis Rodman charged with domestic violence Hollywood P.I. found guilty Suspect arrested in slaying of father-to-be Losing racehorses in Puerto Rico condemned to die
Bush wraps up 2-day Israel visit
President Bush put the finishing touch on his celebrate-and-be-celebrated Israel stay, leaving the Holy Land Friday with no movement on Mideast peace but hoping to fare better in Saudi Arabia at obtaining help for soaring gas prices at home.



Aftershocks hit China quake area China tallies losses, costs from quake Red Cross: Clean water most urgent for Myanmar In Qatar, Muslim, Jewish clerics meet Death toll hits 43 in China from disease 8 militants, 1 Afghan soldier killed Iraq: Iranian Embassy convoy ambushed Troops go after al-Qaida People power to the rescue 9-year-old girl's stomach pains were her embryo twin Mama bear, cub spur panic in Romania British Airways profits more than double Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spot Hot spots: News from around the world
'Not quite halfway' to White House, Obama sees pressure from Dems
Barack Obama told about 300 hometown donors Thursday that in his battle for the White House -- "we are not quite halfway there." But as the battle shifts from the primary to the general election, the campaign must be ready to fight not just Republicans, but Democrats who will seek to dilute the platform of change he has run on.


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Commission votes 13-2 for Children's Museum

The Mayor Daley-controlled Chicago Plan Commission approved the mayor's controversial plan Thursday to build a new $100 million Children's Museum in Grant Park, setting the stage for a City Council showdown.


Daley ready for Children's Museum court battle Children's Museum design shines light on critics Reilly: Kids museum would grow after OK
House to gov: Take your name off signs
Childhood cancer survivors face much higher heart risks
Survivors of childhood cancer have a much higher risk of developing heart disease as adults, cancer researchers reported Thursday. The study is the largest to link cancer survivorship to cardiovascular disease, and it adds to earlier research that cancer survivors are more at risk for osteoporosis, infertility and other disorders.

Scared of breast cancer? Sunshine may help you Planned Minuteman visit roils DePaul
As a young conservative at DePaul University, Nicholas Hahn III says he's often offended by the liberal messages he hears on campus, but he says he doesn't complain because college is all about the free exchange of ideas.

Five 'bored' boys cause $80,000 in damage
Audit: CSU misspent millions
2nd-generation Board of Trade chairman was WWII veteran Veteran suburban firefighter Angel in 'Barbarella' dies




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