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By Margaret Lyons in News on Jan 9, 2008 1:04AM

2008_1_8.brickletter.jpgGoose Gossage is the lone Hall of Fame inductee this year. He should also be inducted into the mustache HoF, dudes. [MLB.com]

McCormick Place will soon display O'Hare and Midway flight info. [Crain's]

President Bush says he backs Chicago's Olympic bid. [CBS 2]

After serving 21 years in jail for two murders he didn't commit, Herb Whitlock was finally released today. [Trib]

A bunch of puppies (plus some adult dogs) seized from a decrepit trailer are available for adoption. Squee! [S-T]

Potential police superintendent Jody Weis's confirmation hearing began today. [ABC 7]

Record numbers of Illinois residents are registering to vote. [AP]

NH results are coming in.... [CNN]

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