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- Brothers Terrence and Keith Nicks each received multi-year sentences for their role in a scheme that involved removing and desecrating human remains, as well as removing more than 10 gravestones and markers. [Tribune]
- Visitation and services have been announced for Cardinal Francis George after he passed away on Friday. All will be held April 21-23 at Holy Name Cathedral. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Albany Park residents no longer have to worry about weathering the storm. This week, Mayor Emanuel and 39th Ward Ald. Margaret Laurino passed an ordinance to build a stormwater tunnel that will help prevent future flooding in the vulnerable neighborhood. It will take two years to complete. [Tribune]
- "The Amazing Mr. Ash," a short documentary about the man behind Ash's Magic Shop on Western Avenue, will screen at CIMMfest this weekend. It tells the story of his early life as the son of Armenian refugees to becoming the man that holds the keys to Chicago's magic scene. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Brian Grazer admits "Empire" might be his "greatest success ever." The show is filmed here in Chicago. [Huffington Post Chicago]
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