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Midday News Links: Chicago Firefighters Ratify New Union Deal

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jun 19, 2014 6:30PM

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Ninety-one percent of Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 ratified a new five-year contract with the city that guarantees them an 11 percent pay hike. [Tribune]
State Sen. Christine Radogno’s daughter died of a pulmonary embolism. [Sun-Times]
The ex-wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade alleges Dolton police assaulted her and filed false charges against her. [RedEye]
Preservationists allege an historic barn in Logan Square was illegally demolished. [Logan Squarist]
A look inside Alinea moneyman Nick Kokonas’ home kitchen. [Food & Wine]