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Leasing water system could be a risky move for Chicago

A water intake crib in Lake Michigan. (Alex Garcia/Tribune)

Should Daley lease our water?

Mayor Richard Daley says any part of city government is up for grabs if the price is right. But if he is tempted to dangle Chicago's water system as his next lease deal, he might want to first consult Atlanta, which is still smarting from a botched experiment with privatizing a big-city water supply.

Comments: 'Our water? No way. Water is life.'

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'A great opportunity for our state'

U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin and Gov. Pat Quinn are touring the state promoting a plan to house terrorism suspects in a near-empty prison in Thomson, Ill. ahead of tomorrow's visit from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

Thomson Correctional Center

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Man's fatal leap haunts witnesses

In the weeks since a 23-year-old man committed suicide by jumping from the Red Roof Inn at St. Clair and Ontario streets, many who witnessed his death still wonder who he is and why he chose to die.

Comments: 'An experience like that becomes part of who you are'

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1. Notre Dame AD: Buyout money 'not a factor' in a decision on Weis

2. Manny Pacquiao stops Miguel Cotto in 12th round to win 7th title

3. Rick Morrissey: Chicago Bears must cut losses to win

4. Rash of violence spreads throughout city overnight after Stop the Violence Day

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6. Rick Morrissey: It would be silly for NBA to retire the number 23

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16. Michigan fans forgive Springsteen's geography goof

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24. 7 hurt in SW Side crash

25. U.S. prison officials to tour Thomson Monday

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