Midday News Links
By Staff in News on Nov 2, 2011 5:40PM
- The Cubs introduced new GM Jed Hoyer and senior vice president for scouting and player development Jason McLeod yesterday. [ESPN Chicago]
- Blackhawks' defenseman Duncan Keith didn't practice today and will sit out tomorrow's game in Florida with an "upper body" (read: hand) injury. [ESPN Chicago]
- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan seeks an investigation into the merger of energy companies Exelon and Constellation. [Crain's]
- Two Albany Park gang members have been arrested and charged with shooting a 10-year-old who was trick-or-treating Monday. [Sun-Times]
- A historic home in Wheaton that was being remodeled suffered fire damage last night. [Chicago Breaking News]
- Gov. Quinn unveiled a new lottery ticket whose proceeds will benefit Illinois veterans. [Illinois Government News Network]
- Two former employees of the fire protection district of South Suburban Roberts Park are suspected of embezzling more than $100,000 from the district. [Better Government Association]
