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Midday News Links: Over 91,000 Concealed-Carry Permits Issued

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 16, 2015 7:30PM

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  • The Illinois State Police said 91,651 concealed-carry permits were issued to gun owners last year. [Tribune]
  • First there was Chicago Fire, followed by Chicago PD. Now the eternal tire fire known as NBC is considering another spinoff,Chicago Med. [Sun-Times]
  • Angels & Kings, the nightclub in the Hard Rock Hotel owned by Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, is closing at the end of March. Don't beat feet to visit immediately. [Tribune]
  • Bulls center Joakim Noah is undergoing an MRI on his sprained ankle. [Tribune]
  • Police have released video footage and photos of a man suspected of stealing cellphones at the Wilson Red Line station. [Fox News Chicago]