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Midday News Links

By Staff in News on Aug 26, 2011 5:40PM



  • A man was found dead in a West Side apartment. [Chicago Breaking News]

  • Two firefighters injured in an Englewood blaze now face a long recovery. [Sun-Times]

  • The Park District promises to replace the Soldier Field turf in time for the Bears' season opener. [Crain's]

  • White Sox GM Kenny Williams denies reports the team claimed Minnesota twins outfielder Jason Kubel off waivers. [Daily Herald]

  • Chicago News Cooperative looks at Illinois' appetite for gambling expansion. [Chicago News Cooperative]

  • 826CHI has a suggestion for celebrating 8/26 Day. [826CHI]

  • Meet Bernard Kleina, who is the only person to have taken color photos of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago. [NBC Chicago]