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Extra Extra: City Contractor Still Gets Millions In Work Despite Ban

By Jon Graef in News on Oct 19, 2014 8:30PM

  • A ban on city contracts didn’t stop an electrical company from receiving $3.1 million in work from Chicago Public Schools. [Sun-Times]
  • A former Walgreens CFO sued the company for defamation. [Crain's]
  • Federal Railroad Administration officials on Thursday said Metra was “generally compliant” with safety matters. That isn’t a ringing endorsement. [Trib]
  • CTA is seeking bids for more rail cars. [Trib]
  • Charles Joly is leaving The Aviary at the end of the month. [Eater]

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