Extra Extra: "That's a Pretty Building for a Prison" Edition

Here are some newsworthy items to dwell on while we still wonder why Karl Rove can't leave now.

• The Mercantile Exchange cuts 380 jobs as it continues its merger with the Board of Trade.
• St. Sabina's roof is in disrepair, forcing services to their school auditorium.
• A fire that killed a mother and two children in Naperville this weekend was set by the mother.
• Lakeshore Athletic Club is closing its 441 N. Wabash location at the end of September.
• Several trendy fashion stores are targeting the Magnificent Mile for new store locations.
• A trusted worker for a West Town dog-care business was busted for robbing her customers.
• As if the looming dual threats of service cuts and fare hikes weren't enough, the CTA now says some of its bridges need repair in the wake of the I-35 bridge collapse.
• Michelle Obama says "enough with the 'black enough' talk."
• The Kansas City Chiefs sign Rush star Bobby Sippio.
• The oldest African-American softball league (they play 16-inch softball ... with gloves) convenes at Washington Park every Sunday.
• Tomato, tomahto. "Joey the Clown" Lombardo's attorney says he isn't a mobster; he's a hustler.

"trio b&@" courtesy of Pam Morgan.