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Midday News Links: Luol Deng To Test Free Agency

By Chuck Sudo in News on Sep 11, 2013 6:40PM

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  • Luol Deng's agent said the Bulls' small forward will test the free agent market next season after being told by Bulls management talks on extension would be shelved. [Tribune]
  • The Minnesota Vikings are pumping former Bears offensive lineman J'Marcus Webb for tips on how to defend the Bears' offense. We imagine Webb asking for a cheese sandwich and juice box before offering absolutely nothing vital. [Tribune]
  • Robert Feder's new website, a partnership with the Tribune, is now online. Bookmark it, Chicago media wonks! [RobertFeder.com]
  • Chicago Public Schools distributed 36,000 handheld fans to help students cope with the heat. Because when you think of the Antebellum South, you think of Chicago Public Schools. [Sun-Times]
  • City Council paid tribute to former Ald. Dick Mell, who stepped down in July. [NBC Chicago]