Midday News Links: Lewis 'Won't Be Rushed' Into Making Mayoral Run Decision

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 8, 2014 6:30PM

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, seen at a rally protesting school closings in March 2013. (Photo credit: Aaron Cynic/Chicagoist)

Karen Lewis says she'll make a decision on whether she'll challenge Rahm Emanuel for mayor next year when she's ready and won't be rushed to do so. So stop asking her, Sun-Times. Or keep asking her, since she loves the attention and we all need something to tie us over. [Sun-Times]
Despite ongoing safety concerns, Mayor Emanuel said the city’s water filtration plant checked out well and is in good shape. Building a New Chicago on the crumbling infrastructure of the current one. [Sun-Times]
Tod Curtis, owner of Mount Prospect pizzeria Ye Olde Town Inn, said he has no signs of retiring at 75, even after he won an unusual legal settlement from the village. Curtis sued the village on racketeering charges, claiming they and a developer were forcing him to move his restaurant. [Tribune]
Shuttle buses are in effect between the CTA Blue Line's Harlem and Forest Park stations after a derailment this morning. [NBC Chicago]
Takashi Yagihashi puts a Japanese twist on the Italian delicacy bottarga. [Reader]