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Extra Extra: Jewel-Osco Removing Self-Checkout In Some Stores

By Chuck Sudo in News on Sep 25, 2013 11:00PM

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  • Jewel-Osco announced it's removing self-checkout stations in some of their stores. What automated voice are we going to yell at now? [NBC Chicago]
  • A 15-year-old was shot in the thigh outside Roosevelt High School this afternoon. A person is in custody in connection with the shooting. [CBS Chicago]
  • The town of Dixon, Ill. will receive $40 million to settle a lawsuit against the auditors and bank that failed to recognize former comptroller Rita Crundwell embezzled $54 million from the town's coffers over a period of two decades. [Tribune]
  • Timothy Lynne, retired auxiliary bishop of Chicago and rector of Holy Name Cathedral died at his home at age 94. [Fox News Chicago]
  • How does the world media cover Chicago violence? [Chicago magazine]