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By Samantha Abernethy in News on Oct 19, 2011 10:30PM

  • Today's brutal winds blew out a window in a high-rise this afternoon, causing glass to crash onto the sidewalk 12 floors below. No one was injured, but that's still terrifying. [CBS]

  • Also, the LSD bike path has been shut down due to 22-foot waves. [Sun-Times]

  • President Barack Obama doesn't want Sasha and Malia to keep up with fauxlebrities the Kardashians, while Michelle uses it as a lesson in what not to do. [Sweet Blog]

  • Does it help to picture the audience members naked when you're naked on stage yourself? [TimeOut Chicago]

  • Officials in Zanesville, Ohio, have killed nearly all of the 56 exotic animals that the owner released before killing himself. Jungle Jack Hanna (remember him?) was there to help. [Zanesville Times-Recorder]

  • While arresting a self-admitted gang member for a traffic warrant, Joliet police discovered a .45-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber handgun. [Tribune]