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- George Ryan had a chance to visit ailing wife Lura Lynn for a couple of hours Wednesday night, which former Gov. Jim Thompson (Ryan's attorney) didn't disclose in court filings. [Sun-Times]
- Carol Moseley Braun will answer no more questions regarding her taxes. [Clout Street/Tribune]
- The Illinois House sent a Medicaid overhaul aimed at reducing costs, expedite payments and targeting fraud in the system to Gov. Quinn. [Crain's]
- ABC 7 is developing a one-hour local show to replace Oprah. [Chicago News Co-Op]
- Rev. Wilfredo de Jesus drops out of the mayoral race and endorses Gery Chico. [WBEZ]
- The Better Government Association files a transparency lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department. [BGA]
- Finally, congratulations are in order to Reader Web Editor Whet Moser, who's moving to Chicago Magazine as Associate Digital Editor on Jan. 31. [Chicago Mag Twitter]
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