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Midday News Links: Solis Said La Casita Demolition 'Had To Happen'

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 20, 2013 6:40PM

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The site of the former "La Casita." (Photo credit: Sarah-ji)

  • Ald. Danny Solis (25th) said the demolition of "La Casita," the field house of Pilsen's Whittier Elementary, "had to happen." [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Here's another look at the muddied legal rights to Vivian Maier's photography. [Pamela Bannos/Northwestern University]
  • Former Bears wide receiver David Terrell released a statement saying he is innocent of drug charges and will beat them when he goes to trial. [Tribune]
  • Former Calumet City Mayor Jerry Genova is out of prison and on the campaign trail—for other politicians. [Better Government Association]
  • WGN Radio is returning to its roots and bringing back Steve Cochran and the duo of Kathy O'Malley and Judy Markey. Morning man Jonathan Brandmeier is being shifted to an online gig while Tribune looks to buy an FM frequency. [Tribune]

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