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Extra Extra: Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes A New Lion

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Apr 26, 2012 11:00PM


  • You can see the Lincoln Park Zoo's new male lion Sahar now, as he is slowly introduced to his new environment and his new buddy 16-year-old Myra. Don't expect lion cubs, though. The zoo says the two will be just friends. [LPZoo]

  • A tollway worker has been suspended for using an agency car for personal use. [Tribune]

  • The springtime tradition of lifting Chicago’s bridges for recreational boats will begin a bit later this year because of repairs to the locks. [Fox]

  • Today new bike racks were installed at six CTA stations. [ABC7]

  • Are these the five "most independent aldermen?" [NBC]