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updated 3:41 p.m.EST, Thu December 23, 2010

Gates tells troops 'don't ask, don't tell' is still in effect

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told troops that "don't ask, don't tell" stays in effect until 60 days after the government certifies the military is ready for implementation. FULL STORY

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, December 23, 2010 Election board: Emanuel can run for mayor | VIDEO After hearing objectors' final arguments, the Chicago Board of Elections ruled Thursday that ex-White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can remain in the race to become the city's next mayor. CFD: Fire unlikely cause of deadly collapse | VIDEO The city of Chicago is mourning two firefighters killed on the job when a building collapsed at a South Shore fire. Some Cook Co. depts to cut 16 percent Several departments have agreed to cut their budgets by 16 percent to help Cook County deal with a $487 million budget deficit. Passengers to pack O'Hare, Midway airports On the busiest travel day of the season for Chicago's airports, passengers can enjoy live music and free gift-wrapping services. Tinley Park man gets 30 years in sex assault A judge in central Illinois has sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 30 years in prison for a 2009 sexual assault. Deal reached on Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail Federal, state and railroad officials have signed an agreement that they say moves Illinois closer to having high-speed passenger service between Chicago and St. Louis. MORE STORIES Strange News Vermont gov gives press 1 last dog and pony show Lawyer: Man in Mass. pizza prank agrees to pay up Man, 89, comes clean, returns book after 76 years That's Kate Middleton? Critics slam wedding coin Christmas cash: Man gives $50 bills at Goodwill Consumer Snuggie company projects 25M sold by 2010 end Gov't upgrades investigation of Ford minivans Jimmy John's pulls alfalfa sprouts in Illinois Abbott recalls millions of diabetes testing strips Hyundai, Kia Motors top safest car list Healthbeat Family issues could raise angina risk Ind. continues with jump in whooping cough cases Abbott recalls millions of diabetes testing strips New drug may block HIV Study finds way to check for Alzheimers MOST POPULAR CFD: Fire unlikely cause of deadly collapse List of iPad contest winners 2 firefighters dead, 17 hurt in South Shore fire 1 dead, 1 injured in single-engine plane crash Election board: Emanuel can run for mayor All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 32°F 22°F Mostly cloudy Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas 7:30 PM Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Obama joins first family in Hawaii A politically rejuvenated President Barack Obama arrived here late Wednesday for an 11-day family vacation in his home state. With victories, Obama toasts 'season of progress' Obama signs 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal Hudson holds toy drive in nephew's memory Hundreds of Chicago children will have a much merrier Christmas thanks to singer Jennifer Hudson and her sister, Julia. RAW VIDEO: Hudson talks to ABC7 SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts