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Midday News Links: Turbo Tax Halts Processing State Income Tax Returns

By Chuck Sudo in News on Feb 6, 2015 7:30PM

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  • An increase in fraudulent filings using stolen personal information has led tax preparation software giant TurboTax to halt processing state income tax returns. [Tribune]
  • Ald. John Pope (10th) hired corrupt city contractor-turned-FBI informant Anthony Cappello to clear snow in Pope's ward. [Sun-Times]
  • State and county health authorities are monitoring another 10 children for measles, in addition to the five confirmed cases at a Palatine daycare center. [Sun-Times]
  • Uh-oh. Gov. Bruce Rauner issued licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers before FBI background checks could be processed. [CBS Chicago]
  • Should the slumping Bulls consider a trade to boost their postseason fortunes? [Comcast SportsNet Chicago]