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By Samantha Abernethy in News on Nov 5, 2011 9:00PM


  • What is the only Chicago landmark ever to be destroyed? WBEZ has the story of the Henry Rincker House. [WBEZ]

  • The Chicago skyline is purple this month for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. [Daily Herald]

  • TOC's David Tamarkin says if you have balls, you'll order the chicken. [TimeOut]

  • A dead newborn was found strangled in a Streamwood Salvation Army store bathroom. [Tribune]

  • Mayor Rahm Emanuel met with Cubs president Theo Epstein yesterday. [Sun-Times]