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- More good news about the CTA: they don't have enough officials with the proper clearance to receive high-level information about potential security threats.
- Veterans Affairs official William Brandt has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud charges for misdeeds involving the suburban pharmacy he ran.
- Roosevelt University has filed plans to build a new $130 million academic/student center.
- More economic bad news: Lake Forest-based Hospira Inc. announced it would be cutting 1,400 jobs.
- Closed from last week's fire, the Empress Casino in Joliet has said it will continue to pay employees their regular wages for the next 90 days. Officials are optimistic the casino will be ready to reopen sometime before those 90 days are up.
- Feelin' icky? Could be the flu, which is reportedly just now hitting its peak in the Chicago area.
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