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By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 16, 2011 10:30PM

  • DraftFCB's loss of the S.C. Johnson account means the ad agency will have to lay off workers. [NYT]
  • With a hairline fracture in his left wrist, White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski goes to the disabled list for the first time in his career. [Whitesox.com]
  • A businessman has sued former Ald. Isaac Carothers for allegedly bilking him of $180,000 for a liquor license. [Crain's]
  • The Reader will give you $10 if you can help them solve a multi-city art mystery. [Reader]
  • The Illinois State Fair is double checking its own stages. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Northwestern unveils its new basketball court design. [CBS Chicago]
  • Photos from Wizard World Comic-Con. [NBC Chicago]