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By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 29, 2010 11:00PM

  • Charles Clements of University Park, who killed a man whose dog urinated on his lawn, was sentenced to probation. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • A Gurnee woman who allegedly assaulted a police officer with a sex toy was arrested on a $75,000 warrant Tuesday afternoon. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss two weeks witha separated shoulder. [Blackhawks.com]
  • Even golf courses are suffering in this economy. [Sun-Times]
  • Here's a constantly updated list of live music shows in town. [Chicago Music List, via]
  • The 15 most provocative local restaurants of 2010. [The Feast]
  • Chase to charge more for checking services. [Crain's Chicago Business]
  • Finally, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of former Gaper's Block staffer, actress and "winediva" Christine Ward Blumer, who passed away after a long battle with cancer. [Gaper's Block]