Extra Extra: Bears OT J'Marcus Webb Avoids Drug Charges

By Chuck Sudo in News on Mar 1, 2013 12:00AM

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Pulaski County State’s Attorney Grayson Gile decided not to pursue charges against Bears offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb, who was charged earlier this week with possession of controlled substance, cannabis and paraphernalia. [The Southern Illinoisan]
Jesse Jackson Jr. is writing a memoir, but his publicist says "he's tainted" and the book could be a tough sell. (Insert your ghost writing joke here.) [CBS Chicago]
South siders: Pour one out for Bertucci's. The best (only?) Italian restaurant in Chinatown closes its doors tonight. [B News Update]
CPS is cracking down on underperforming charter schools. [Catalyst Chicago]
Kyle Preckwinkle, son of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, was found not guilty of battery in a case involving a man who said he drank 24 beers prior to an attack last year. [Sun-Times]