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Extra Extra: Chicago On Course For Lowest Homicides In 48 Years

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 7, 2013 12:00AM

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  • After a November that saw murders in Chicago down 20 percent over November 2012, Chicago Police officials say the city could be on pace for the fewest murders since 1965. [NBC Chicago]
  • The sequel to “Man of Steel” will film some scenes in Yorkville, the only Illinois location slated for the film’s production. [Tribune]
  • Roundy’s chairman Bob Mariano discusses his plan for the closing Dominick’s stores his company is buying. They’re markedly similar to the pre-Safeway Dominick’s and Mariano should know: it was his plan. [Tribune]
  • Ariana Rosado, a member of the Luvabulls, received an unexpected surprise when her boyfriend proposed to her during a routine at last night's Bulls-Heat game at the United Center. (She said yes, of course.) [Huffington Post Chicago]
  • Lorna Donley of punk band DA! died Sunday. [Punk Vinyl]

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