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Midday News Links: Wrigley Field Bleachers, Flags For Sale

By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 24, 2014 7:30PM

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  • The Cubs announced the creation of the "Wrigley Field Collection" through its Cubs Authentics Program Monday, where the team will auction placards, flags and even small sections of the old bleacher seating. [Crain's Chicago Business]
  • City Colleges of Chicago repaid the federal government nearly $4.3 million in financial aid after a Sun-Times investigation revealed documents were forged to obtain them. [Sun-Times]
  • Travis Persaud, the Divvy cyclist who was hit by two cars on Lake Shore Drive last weekend, is a medical student who was trying to get home. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Taj Gibson is out of tonight's Bulls game but Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose may return to the lineup. [Tribune]
  • Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has released its annual list of unsafe holiday shopping items for children. [CBS Chicago]