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Midday News Links: Mariano's To Build Store On Former U.S. Steel Site

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 9, 2014 7:00PM

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  • Roundy's, parent company of Mariano's Fresh Markets is set to announce they will build a store at 87th Street and South Lake Shore Drive on the site of the former U.S. Steel Works. [Sun-Times]
  • A bottleneck caused by construction at the Wicker Park "Crotch" six corners intersection has been addressed, but illegal parkers are still forcing bicyclists to steer close to traffic. [Streetsblog Chicago]
  • Laura Foxgrover, the former Park District official who had an affair with Park Grill investor Michael O'Malley, testified in the city's case to break the lease with the restaurant today. [Tribune]
  • DuPage County is ramping up its efforts to curb elder abuse. [CBS Chicago]
  • Taste of Chicago is underway. [ABC 7]