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By Chuck Sudo in News on Jun 14, 2011 10:30PM

  • Tammy Duckworth resigns from her position with the Veterans Affairs Department. [Tribune]
  • Everyblock is giving someone a chance to win $1,000 for a block party or a neighborhood project. [Everyblock Chicago]
  • After a care care trade show pulled out of McCormick Place objecting to the costs, Mayor Emanuel vows that the city will not lose any more trade show business. [Sun-Times]
  • Ground workers at the newly merged United Continental will begin voting on which union to best represent them. [Crain's]
  • Former Kith & Kin chef Andrew Brochu will join Phillip Foss at his upcoming restaurant, EL. [Grub Street Chicago]
  • The 60' x 30' "Patriot Flag" is flying over Daley Plaza. [CBS Local]
  • Chicago Magazine reveals its 20 most eligible singles of 2011. [Chicago Mag]
  • 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman will become the first elected official to take advantage of the civil unions law. [Sun-Times]