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Frederick Tarpley, who stole wedding and engagement rings from a deceased woman in a hospital to pay his cable bill, was sentenced to two years in prison. [Chicago Breaking News]
Jerry's Sandwiches in Wicker Park to start offering 60 whiskeys starting Tuesday. [Tribune]
A Chicago man wanted in the Monday beating death of another man in an Indiana beach has turned himself into authorities. [Sun-Times]
Gov. Quinn signed legislation to create a universal transit card to be used among CTA, Metra and Pace suburban buses by 2015. [Sun-Times]
Chicago Public Schools could cut police presence at schools as it looks to balance its budget. [ChuffPo]
Harry Caray's is the hottest celebrity hangout in town. [Tribune]
Four people were arrested and 20 dogs were rescued in a raid on an illegal dogfighting ring. [CBS Chicago]
Mayor Emanuel once again said the choices for unions is clear: accept work-rule changes or face payoffs. [ABC 7]

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By Chuck Sudo in News on July 7, 2011 5:00 PM

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UTChicago

"Mayor Emanuel once again said the choices for unions is clear: accept work-rule changes or face payoffs."

Awesome sentence. Subconscious slip there?

oonagh1

As someone who has the option to take Metra and CTA to work, I'm estatic about the universal card. My company participates in the WageWorks program and I hate being stuck using only Metra or CTA.