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By Marcus Gilmer in News on Nov 7, 2008 12:00AM

• Five firefighters were seriously injured this afternoon as the firetruck they were in collided with another vehicle and then careened into a building near the intersection of Division and Wells in the Old Town neighborhood. Two pedestrians were also hurt; none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.

• Indications are that perpetual political bridesmaid Jim Oberweis may be done running for office. But we're not holding our breath.

• Saks has announced it is closing its Chicago-based Club Libby Lu stores to focus on the core Saks Fifth Avenue business.

• Officials promise that not too Chicagoans succeeded in "voting often" this election cycle.

• WBBM has a nice feature on wind energy in Illinois.

• What recession? According to a Zagat survey, 83 percent of Americans are still eating out as much as they did before the current economic crisis. Hooray for value meals!