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Midday News Links: Jesse Jackson Jr. Removes Public Listing

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Sep 24, 2012 5:40PM


  • Jesse Jackson Jr. removed the public listing for his DC home. The listing popped up last week, fueling rumors that Jackson may not return to Congress. The congressman's office said he was selling the home to help pay healthcare costs. The listing was changed to private citing privacy concerns. [Sun-Times]

  • The First Lady is coming to town for a fundraiser on Thursday. [NBC]

  • An Oak Park teenager was named one of the White House's teen literary ambassadors. [ABC7]

  • A misunderstanding led to a lot of folks saying West Loop restaurant Ina’s hates teachers. [Tribune]

  • Cafe Mustache in Logan Square now has a liquor license. [Chi Boulevards]

  • Want to talk like a 1920s gangster? Here's your guide. [Chicago Mag]