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Extra Extra: Chicago's Post-Recession Finances Among The Worst In The Nation

By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 8, 2013 11:06PM

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  • Chicago’s finances are among the worst in the nation in the post-2008 recession era. [Sun-Times]
  • An editorial in Guns & Ammo offering a reasoned defense of Illinois' new concealed carry law brought out the unhinged gun nuts and led to the author of the editorial being fired. [Sun-Times]
  • Here is an updated map of essential Chicago hotels. [Curbed Chicago]
  • Expansion of the Divvy bike sharing program will bring kiosks to South Shore and as far west as Pulaski Road. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • This doofus Blackhawks fan ripped the helmet off Winnipeg's Adam Pardy during a scrum Wednesday night. The Blackhawks apologized. [Tribune]

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