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Pool drain covers pose danger
Tim McIntyre, a Calif. dad, tested the new anti-entrapment drains at his condo and found himself momentarily sucked into the drain. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times)
Tribune watchdog: Equipment meant to prevent powerful drains from causing people to drown in pools and hot tubs is being used across the country even though the products underwent flawed safety evaluations, then failed subsequent, more stringent tests, a Tribune investigation has found.
Next mayor's big test: Schools
Improving student performance, wrangling a schools budget shortfall and overcoming long-standing social conditions that stand in the way of progress are top challenges awaiting Chicago's next mayor.