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The Bears are banning tailgating at Soldier Field during games. [S-T]

Former Alderman Arenda Troutman, who was caught on tape saying "most aldermen, most politicians are hos," unexpectedly pleaded guilty today to 13 counts of extortion, bribery, mail fraud and income tax evasion. She's facing around 5 years in prison. [Trib]

Rats can get into your house through your toilet. I'm never sleeping again. [Fox 32]

The Bulls will start their season October 28 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks' coach? Scott Skiles. [Trib]

Tracy Letts is adapting his August: Osage County for the big screen. [Variety]

This story of a neglected little girl in Florida is astonishing. [St. Petersburg Times]

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Many, many years ago, I remember seeing a flap that attached to the toilet to prevent rats from coming up that way.
It was of course advertised mostly in NYC.

The story about Dani has to be one of the single saddest stories I have read in quite some time.

Glad you liked the pic Margaret
Thanks
Charlie

Troutman: "Takes a Ho to know a Ho"?

@Charliedid: that is a great pic; I am dying to know what that little girl said that made the others turn around with all those different expressions!

Isn't there some sort of internationl honesty award we can give Troutman on her way to the clink?

Cheers Mycubehas3sides. It was a bit of a shoving match to gain position if I recall. Not sure words were exchanged just those fantastic looks!

Wish I had not blown those highlights but I knew it would be B&W anyway. I have another shot that would make a good diptych as a just before shot with them calm and all looking forward.

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