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Midday News Links: Bears Cut J'Marcus Webb

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 30, 2013 6:45PM

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  • Offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb's star-crossed career with the Bears came to an end Friday. He was among a slew of roster cuts made by GM Phil Emery. [Tribune]
  • In addition to DivvyBrags, here are eight must-have apps for Divvy users. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Congressman Bobby Rush gave Sen. Mark Kirk a tour of Englewood Thursday afternoon but the two still have differences in opinion on combating gang violence. [Sun-Times]
  • Republicans in the Illinois House named Rep. Jim Durkin as their new leader. [Crain's]
  • Steve Rhodes details how the Chicago School Board unilaterally quashed any dissenting opinions at their Wednesday meeting. [Beachwood Reporter]