Midday News Links: Gas Main Leak In South Loop Secured

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 18, 2014 6:30PM

Photo credit: Becky Morrissey

• A gas main leak in the South Loop Monday that started when construction crews hit a natural gas line has been secured. [Sun-Times, Tribune]


• Bridgeport community activist Maureen Sullivan declared her candidacy for 11th Ward Alderman on Monday. Sullivan will challenge incumbent James Balcer. [Sullivan11thward.com]


• Martin Atkins, who's played for Public Image Ltd., Ministry and Killing Joke, calls Bridgeport home. [DNAInfo Chicago]


• The Jackie Robinson West Little League team is keeping their spirits high even though they lost this weekend. [Sun-Times]


• The Robinson team will play in the Little League World Series Monday and the city is hosting a screening party at Jackie Robinson Park, 10540 S. Morgan St. [Inbox]