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Extra Extra: Preparations For Nik Wallenda's Walk Underway

By Chuck Sudo in News on Oct 28, 2014 10:30PM

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  • Look up! The preparations for Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk over downtown Sunday is currently in progress. [Sun-Times]
  • A new report shows Illinois ranks 45th in the nation in job growth. That's not as heinous as putting ketchup on a hot dog. [Tribune]
  • Two United Neighborhood Organization officials have been ousted from the charter school group. [Sun-Times]
  • The stalemate continues in the Waukegan teachers strike, now in its fourth week. [CBS Chicago]
  • Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler has an injured thumb and will be a game time decision for the team's season opener Wednesday. [ESPN]

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