Extra, Extra

• In an attempt to save $40 million, the CTA will cut 80 jobs and cut back on overtime. The 2009 CTA budget will have a deficit of $66 million. And, just to remind you, Gov. Blagojevich's decision to give free rides to senior citizens and low-income disabled passengers will cost the CTA about $30 million annually. Bring on the Olympics!

• As Starbucks all over are closing down, Dunkin Donuts is swooping in to fill the coffee void.

• The Maxwell Street Market is on the move again, this time to Desplaines Street between Roosevelt Road and Harrison Street.

• If you have some unpaid parking tickets, be careful: aldermen were expected to lower the booting threshold to two tickets.

• Sure, you could read this story about men being cheaters. Or, you could just do what we do and just watch "Cheaters." Joey Greco is the only advice columnist we need.

• The City of Chicago is looking into leasing Midway. The Trib's worried about $8 pretzels, of course.

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