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Midday News Links: Alleged Torture Victim Sues Jon Burge

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 21, 2011 6:40PM

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  • Eric Caine, who served 25 years for a double murder he didn't commit, filed a lawsuit against former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge, alleging Burge tortured him into confessing. [Tribune]
  • A United Van Lines study shows Illinois is tied with New Jersey for outbound migration. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • WBEZ's Justin Kaufmann was named Executive Producer of Midday programming at the public radio station. [Kaufmann/WBEZ]
  • Sami Samir Hassoun has reached a deal where he will plead guilty to bombing Wrigley Field. [Sun-Times]
  • Two dozen Lincoln Park businesses are rewarding last-minute shoppers today. [Refinery 29]