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A rude 'Pig Virus' infects WGN Radio

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Everything that’s gone wrong at WGN-AM (720) in the past year can be summed up in two words: “Pig Virus.” No, we’re not talking H1N1 here. “Pig Virus” is the nickname Howard Stern gave long ago to Kevin Metheny, the man in charge of programming at the Tribune Co.-owned news/talk station since January.

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No Election, No Booze Either in Lake County, Indiana

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It’s an Indiana law that dates back to the 19th century: When the polls are open for an election, alcohol sales are prohibited. There are no polls open today in Lake County, Indiana, but alcohol sales are still being restricted.

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So Close to Final: Your Guide to the 2010 Illinois Primary Elections

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We’d love to serve up for you a final list of candidates. But this process is just not that simple. True, there won’t be any new names added here. But there are a couple things to watch for in the coming weeks...

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Snapshot: Please caption Daley.

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Kate Gardiner got this great shot of Mayor Daley today. Add the best caption on the WBEZ Blog and you could win a Car Talk mug.

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Is Harold Washington Library one of the ugliest buildings in the world?

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Three Chicago architecture critics nominate other local structures for the honor.

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Chicago Alderman Backs Resolution to Make Chicago a Fair Trade City

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Toni Preckwinkle represents Chicago’s 4th Ward and she’s sponsoring a resolution to make Chicago a Fair Trade city. Nancy Jones is Executive Director of Chicago Fair Trade and she’s on a mission to help Toni make it happen. Jones spoke with WBEZ's Jerome McDonnell

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The Sounds of Alinea

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Grant Achatz talks with David Hammond about the sounds of the food he creates at Alinea

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First Swine Flu Shots Arriving in Chicago

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Chicago’s first batch of injectable vaccine for H1N1 swine flu began arriving today. The city expects about 55,000 doses this week. That includes almost 40,000 shots, the variety approved for babies and pregnant women. Health Commissioner Terry Mason says more vaccine will come in each week.

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Poll: Rumors have Bears going after T.O. - What do you think?

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Would TO be just what the Bears need or just another distraction?

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New CTA budget cuts 9 express bus routes. Did they cut your route?

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Here’s the complete list of buses that will stop running in February. Chicago’s express days are numbered.

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