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By Chuck Sudo in News on May 4, 2011 10:00PM

  • Mayor-Elect Emanuel names Michelle T. Boone as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. [Chicago2011.org]
  • A woman was arrested in connection with a nightclub fight after bragging about it on Facebook. [Sun-Times]
  • Wrigleyville Reggae club the Wild Hare is closing May 15. [WBEZ]
  • A priest builds a sanctuary for at-risk youth in Back of the Yards. [CNC]
  • Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari may have a Chicago wedding. [NBC Chicago]
  • NPR hosts like Ira Glass and Terry Gross actually make some decent coin, despite recent pay cuts. [AV Club Chicago]