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Midday News Links: Karen Lewis Donates To Her Own Campaign

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

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Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis. (Image via Youtube screen cap.)

  • Karen Lewis hasn't made a formal announcement on a mayoral run yet, but she did donate $40,000 to her own campaign fund. Keep 'em guessing, Karen. [Sun-Times]
  • The developer for the Chicago Spire project is seeking more backers. [Tribune]
  • The Untitled team is taking over the former graham elliot space. [Eater Chicago]
  • Construction is under way on a 20 acre nature preserve in West Ridge. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Major League Baseball released the 2015 schedules for its teams Monday and the Crosstown Classic goes back to six games next year. [CBS Chicago]

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