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Midday News Links: Former Republic Windows CEO Gets 4 Years In Prison

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 5, 2013 7:40PM

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  • Former Republic Windows and Doors CEO Richard Gillman pleaded guilty today to one count of theft and was sentenced to four years in prison. [Tribune]
  • A Tribune investigation of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis' campaign finances has prompted the Chicago Democrat to correct a $25,000 error in a federal disclosure. [Tribune]
  • A fire in Gary, Ind. that started in a vacant building spread to a church next door that was doubling as a warming and homeless shelter. [ABC 7]
  • Paul Konerko says he fully understands and accepts his role with the White Sox in 2014. [WSCR-AM]
  • Although the intersection of Ashland and Milwaukee Avenues and Division Street has long been known as the "Polish Triangle," a City Council committee moved to formally declare it as such today. [DNAInfo Chicago]