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Midday News Links: One in Three Will Be Arrested by The Time They Turn 23

By Staff in News on Dec 19, 2011 6:40PM

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  • A study indicates nearly one in every three people will be arrested by the time they turn 23. [Sun-Times]
  • Three police officers were injured when a man stole a cab in the Gold Coast. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • A man was killed by a Metra train in Tinley Park. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Today is the busiest mailing day of the season. [ABC 7]
  • Sen. Mark Kirk is set to endorse Mitt Romney for President. [NBC Chicago]
  • Tribune business columnist Phil Rosenthal looks at the risky proposition of Chicago hosting next year's G8 and NATO summits. [Tribune]
  • Just before he embarked on a trip to Germany, Gov. Pat Quinn recommended Illinoisans donate frequent flyer miles and buy lottery tickets to wounded veterans. We agree with one of those suggestions. [Sun-Times]