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Extra Extra: Cardinal George Being Treated For Infection At Home

By Lisa White in News on Sep 24, 2014 10:45PM

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  • Cardinal George, who is currently in treatment for cancer, has a cellulitis infection in his right foot. The infection is being treated with antibiotics while George is working from home. The infection will prevent him from flying on a trip he had previously scheduled later this week. [Sun-Times]
  • The unattended bag that prompted a partial evacuation in Terminal 1 at O'hare International Airport earlier today was found to have no explosives in it. [Sun-Times]
  • A local tennis couch hopes that Chicago will soon become a national hub for minority players. [Huffington Post Chicago]
  • Bears linebacker Shea McClellin will miss his second consecutive game this Sunday when the Bears host the Packers at Soldier Field. McClellin is recovering from a broken hand. [Tribune]
  • Michael Gebert went frog-giggin' with Elizabeth chef Iliana Regan. [Reader]

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