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Extra Extra: Rahm Emanuel Hits Up D.C. For Inauguration

By Amy Cavanaugh in News on Jan 20, 2013 10:00PM

• A fire on the Green Line led to delays this morning. [Tribune]

• The state is investing $1 million to bring high-speed Internet service to Evanston. [WBEZ]

• The Illinois Inaugural Gala ball "featured a sit-down dinner followed by a reception that included a “State Fair” room serving corn dogs and kefirs, and a “Route 66” room with Uno’s pizza, soft pretzels and beer. There was also a silent auction with autographed items from Chicago sports greats, including Walter Payton, Billy Williams, Joakim Noah and Paul Konerko." [DNAInfo.com]

• A Springfield gun show sold some of the same weapons that Gov. Quinn wants to ban. [NBC Chicago]

• St. Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial passed away yesterday. [Sun-Times]

• Obama was sworn in in the Blue Room this morning, and the Obamas' clothes all coordinated with the room's decor. [Philly.com]