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Extra Extra: Cubs Remain In Jon Lester Sweepstakes

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 8, 2014 11:30PM

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  • The Cubs and San Francisco Giants have emerged as the finalists for free agent pitcher Jon Lester. Lester could make a decision by Tuesday. [Tribune]
  • The Cubs tried to buy some of the rooftop clubs, according to information revealed at last week's Landmarks Commission meeting. [Tribune]
  • Go ahead and touch those public restroom toilet seats; it’s okay. [University of Chicago Science Life]
  • Legislative IG Faisal Khan released a report claiming 68 alderamic staffers did election work while on the clock. [Sun-Times]
  • Parson's Chicken & Fish isn't the only new ice skating rink opening this weekend. [Crain's]

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