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Extra Extra: Obama Presidential Library Sites Narrowed Down

By Chuck Sudo in News on Sep 12, 2014 11:00PM

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  • The former Michael Reese Hospital and South Works steel mill sites are no longer being considered for the Obama Presidential Library. The University of Chicago is still in contention. [Tribune]
  • Here's a nice breakdown of the Cubs' Javy Baez monster swing, which raises the question of if Baez can develop a better swing for his longterm professional future. [Deadspin]
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning former Sun-Times photographer John H. White's career is being celebrated with an exhibit at Roosevelt University. [DNAinfo Chicago]
  • Bears receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco. [CBS Chicago]
  • A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at 43rd and Wallace this morning. [NBC Chicago]

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