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Midday News Links: Former Bear Hurd Sentenced To Prison

By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 14, 2013 8:00PM

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  • Former Bear Sam Hurd was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking. [Tribune]
  • Two friends of Richard “R.J.” Vanecko received immunity in exchange for testifying before a grand jury in the David Koschman death investigation. [Sun-Times]
  • Dennis Byrne said same-sex marriage in Illinois may soon be legal, but it's still wrong. [Chicago Now]
  • An $8,000 online donation for an emaciated dog named Willow, who was found dying last week in a Far South Side alley, was revoked after the animal shelter Felines & Canines learned Tuesday that the donation was made with stolen credit cards. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Michael Madigan is telling state lawmakers to be ready for a vote on pension reform Dec. 3. [NBC Chicago]

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