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Extra Extra: Riverdale Serial Con Man Receives 5 Years In Prison

By Lisa White in News on Jul 8, 2015 11:00PM


  • A serial con man who stole more than $370,000 in tax increment financing money from the south suburb of Riverdale was sentenced to five years in prison. [Sun-Times]

  • Chicago magazine takes a look at some of the hot (and expensive) properties popping up near the 606. [Chicago Magazine]

  • The LA Times has a lovely story on some of the rooftop farms around Chicago. [Los Angeles Times]

  • The Tribune gives their picks for the best and worst food picks at the Taste of Chicago. [Tribune]

  • A local student chef is celebrating because her own creation is being added to Hannah's Bretzel's menu. [DNAinfo]
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