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By Samantha Abernethy in News on Nov 2, 2011 11:00PM


  • The painting of convicted Springfield power broker Bill Cellini depicted alongside Pres. Abraham Lincoln will remain at the Springfield Lincoln Museum. [Sun-Times]

  • Christmas Creepy: It is Nov. 2, and the Macy's on State Street has already put up their Christmas tree. [Tribune]

  • The Oak Lawn bridal store that burned to the ground last year has reopened for business. [ABC]

  • Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's really excited about Theo Epstein joining the Cubs. [Sun-Times]

  • Even though the Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries marriage has ended, the E! Network continues to air the four-hour special about their "fairytale wedding." [NY Times]