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Extra Extra: Rahm's Plans For Second Term Announced Ahead of Reinauguration

By Selena Fragassi in News on May 16, 2015 8:00PM

  • On Monday, Mayor Emanuel will take the stage at the Chicago Theatre to be sworn in for his second (and possibly final) term. Ahead of that we get new light on his plans for the next several years, which could include a sweep of pink slips at the Chicago Board of Education, overhauls for O'Hare Airport and dealing with the ongoing pension crisis. [Sun-Times]

  • A champion fencer from Notre Dame University sadly won't get to see his graduation day after falling to his death from the roof of the school's Joyce Center just days before he received his diploma. [Tribune]

  • If you're looking for some fun food ideas for your "Mad Men" finale parties tomorrow, check out Cakegirls' breadstick cigarettes. Don Draper approved. [DNAinfo Chicago]

  • Alderman Ameya Pawar delivers a TEDx talk encouraging parents not to move to the suburbs and plans for how to improve urban K-12 schools. [Gaper's Block]

  • Craft Beer Week is now in full swing through May 24 when more than 300 local vendors shill out tastes of their best brews. [ABC7]

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