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Extra Extra: Mya Lyons' Father Sentenced To Prison

By Chuck Sudo in News on Apr 4, 2014 11:00PM

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  • Richard Lyons, convicted in the 2008 murder of his daughter Mya, was sentenced to 60 years in prison Friday. [Sun-Times]
  • A charity established by comedian Bernie Mac before his death is under scrutiny for spending more on employee salaries than programs. [Tribune]
  • A new app tracks the areas of the city that have the most potholes. [Tribune]
  • Fans of pioneering house music DJ Frankie Knuckles packed a memorial service at the Chicago Cultural Center Friday. [Sun-Times]
  • The lottery for the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closes Monday, in case you're still undecided about running in the October race. [NBC Chicago]

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