Midday News Links: Chicago Gas Prices Rise Post-BP Whiting Refinery Fire
By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 28, 2014 6:30PM
- Well, that was quick. Gas prices across the Chicago area rose Thursday in the wake of the fire and explosion at the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana. [Tribune]
- Mayor Emanuel announced the expansion of Chicago Public Schools' "Safe Passage" program to another 93 schools Thursday, courtesy of a $10 million grant from Gov. Pat Quinn's office. [City of Chicago]
- The Butcher and Larder's Rob Levitt shows how he and his crew make the Noble Square shop's highly prized bacon. [Morsel]
- The White Sox will honor the Jackie Robinson West Little League team before Saturday's game against Detroit. [NBC Chicago]
- The FBI says a man suspected of robbing 11 banks has struck again, this time in suburban River Forest. [Fox News Chicago]
