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By Chuck Sudo in News on Mar 29, 2011 10:00PM

  • Per BOKA Group's Kevin Boehm, GT FIsh & Oyster will open Thursday. [Kevin Boehm Twitter]
  • An off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed an armed intruder trying to enter his home on the Far South Side. [Tribune]
  • A woman who was knocked down at an "L" station yesterday by a fleeing robber died from her injuries. Police are looking for the suspect. [Sun-Times]
  • Chicago Public Schools will hold classes June 15 to make up for one of the snow days from last month's Blizzaster. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • The Fire and Manchester United face off in a friendly at Soldier Field July 23. [AV Club Chicago]
  • Svengoolie goes national on Me-TV's national network starting this weekend. [Feder/TOC]
  • Major League Baseball and the Players' union have agreed to a 7-day disabled list for concussions. [ESPN Chicago]
  • Outgoing 46th Ward Ald. Helen Shiller stole the show at last night's candidate forum between James Cappleman and Molly Phelan. [Welles Park Bulldog]