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Extra Extra: Trial Date Set For Richard 'R.J.' Vanecko

By Chuck Sudo in News on Sep 24, 2013 11:00PM

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  • A Feb. 18, 2014 trial date has been set for Richard "R.J." Vanecko in the death of David Koschman. [Sun-Times]
  • Metropolitain Water Reclamation District Commissioner Patrick Daley Thompson owns the Bridgeport bungalow where his legendary grandfather, Mayor Richard J. Daley, lived. So why is he collecting a homeowners exemption on that home and a second home? [Better Government Association]
  • The four men arrested in connection with last week's shooting in Back of the Yards are being held without bond. [Sun-Times]
  • Former Ald. Ambrosio Medrano was convicted on a third corruption charge. [Tribune]
  • White Sox utility infielder Jeff Keppinger is done for the season. He needs shoulder surgery. [NBC Sports]
  • Gov. Pat Quinn announced some of the health insurance rates in the state's health care marketplace for when the Affordable Care Act goes into effect. [IGNN]

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