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Friday, November 18, 2011

Layoffs reduced to about 400 in Cook Co. budget | VIDEO
After last-minute negotiations, the 2012 Cook County budget is expected to include almost 600 fewer layoffs and an additional $4 million for the public defender's office.

Cubs announce Sveum as new manager | VIDEO
Dale Sveum was introduced Friday as the Chicago Cubs' new manager, rejoining Theo Epstein to attempt to end a 103-year World Series championship drought.

Blue Island fire displaces dozens of residents | VIDEO
A fire in south suburban Blue Island at a two-story apartment building has left dozens of residents displaced.

New video released of missing Aurora boy | VIDEO
Aurora police have released new video as they search for a boy who has been missing since his mother committed suicide six months ago.

Ill. man sues Southwest over free drink coupons
Southwest Airlines says it's reviewing a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who claims the discount carrier owes him 45 free alcoholic drinks.

Report: Daley nephew, 2 others booted from sports board
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly removing all three Chicago members of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which owns the White Sox ballpark.