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Morning Minutes: May 21

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As NATO winds down, Metra restrictions in effect until Tuesday

Although the primary protest against NATO occurred early Sunday afternoon and evening, traffic restrictions will still be in effect Monday.

Patricia Withers of Lyons marches against NATO

When Patricia Withers left home Sunday morning, she also left her dependent 29-year-old autistic son behind with her husband, who had to fly back from his home in England. "Just in the event I get arrested," Withers said, "someone has to be here for him."

President of the Republic of Macedonia visits Willowbrook

When Zaklina Trpenovski learned that President of the Republic of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov was going to be in Chicago for the NATO summit, she thought it only natural to invite him to her church, Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts. Kiril and Metodij in Willowbrook.

This week: Geek Pride Day is Friday

Follow the link to see our look at what’s happening this week.

Portraits of NATO

The people of NATO during the weekend of the NATO summit protests in Chicago.

Morning Minutes: May 20

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Week in review: What really happened in Trayvon Martin death?

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

World leaders arrive for NATO, downtown quiet

With no major protests planned today in Chicago, downtown is quiet and emptier than usual.

Major museums closed through Monday for NATO

Adler Planeterium, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Shedd Aquarium are some of the many museums closing their doors for the NATO summit.

Kites and spirits fly high despite NATO protests

Although NATO has dampened many people's plans, children at Montrose Harbor flew kites without fear during the somewhat controversial weekend.

Morning Minutes: May 19

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Today in the news: Facebook makes its stock market debut

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

What to watch: Final two revealed in 'American Idol'

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, news from the NATO summit in Chicago and the final two revealed in "American Idol."

Robin Hoods descend on Daley Plaza for NATO protest

In a sea of red shirts and green hats, the National Nurses United descended on Daley Plaza to protest the economic policies they say benefit the wealthy at the cost of the workers of the nation.

Hot Online: Salvage plan for Costa Concordia

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with the revealing of the salvage plan for the Costa Concordia, Facebook IPO affecting other social media stock and a trending video.

Morning Jolt: Escaped penguin enjoying life

A penguin that ran away from a zoo in Tokyo earlier this year by climbing a 13-foot wall recently was spotted in Tokyo Bay. Kazuhiro Sakamoto of the Tokyo Sea Life Park said, "It didn't look like it has gotten thinner over the past two months, or been without food. It doesn't seem to be any weaker. So it looks as if it's been living quite happily in the middle of Tokyo Bay." Officials feared the penguin would be hit by a ship or not be able to find enough food, but it has outsmarted them all by surviving – and has continued to elude capture.

Facebook goes public: Live blog

Facebook this morning went public, and its IPO will raise $16 billion. It is the largest technology IPO in history, and the third largest U.S. IPO ever. Click inside to see a live blog on today's action.

Morning Minutes: May 18

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West Chicago store notices drop in sales after Metra food restrictions

As one of the few food stores near the Metra train stop in West Chicago, Juan Ocampo, store manager at Tampico supermarket, said commuters often come in for snacks to take on the train.

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