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Midday News Links: BYOB Ban In Dry Precincts Proposal Shelved

By Chuck Sudo in News on Oct 16, 2013 6:45PM

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  • A proposal to ban BYOB service in dry precincts across Chicago has been tabled. [Tribune]
  • Pace released its 2014 budget Tuesday and no fare increases are called as the agency is in good financial shape. [Fox News Chicago]
  • Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) wants to set up a $20 million fund for victims of police torture under former Chicago Police Lt. Jon Burge. [Sun-Times]
  • Drivers speeding past the "child safety zones" in Gompers Park will receive tickets starting today. [Tribune]