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Talks to place the $1.1 billion Olympic Village for the 2016 Summer games on the Michael Reese Hospital campus have fallen through, leaving planners scrambling for a new location; without it, the city's bid is incomplete.
An investigation shows that students-athletes at Simeon Career Academy faced corporal punishment for mistakes made during games.
Speaking of school controversies, parents who have enrolled their children in the Skinner Classical School in the West Loop are angered by a new proposal being considered by the CPS that would allow neighborhood children to be admitted to the school, fearing it will hurt the school's high standards.
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents living with adult children who are listed as "head of household" is up 67 percent since 2000. Mom, I love you and Dad, but ya'll gotta stay in 'Bama. Sorry.
Feel Good Story of the Day: D.J. Slaughter, 6, was left without a means of transport when his $5,000 specialized wheelchair was stolen, along with the family's van. But fear not, readers. Slaughter, who has cerebral palsy, will have a new chair very soon thanks to some generous donations.
And, finally, should the Chicago Bears manage to find the endzone this weekend against a stiff Philly defense (who I'm starting on my fantasy team), I'd like to suggest they copy this amazing touchdown celebration [via AwfulAnnouncing].

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