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Cockroaches Shut Down Lai Lai
Here’s a press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Lai Lai Oriental Express Shut By City Health Department Cockroach Infestation Unacceptable A Loop restaurant was ordered closed today after Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered critical violations of the City Health Code. Lai Lai Oriental Express, 330 S. Wells, was shut…
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Small Fire on Red Line Near Clybourn and Division Stops
According to posters to the CTA Alerts wireless notification utility, there was a small fire on the Red Line this morning. Riders reported service disruptions at the Clark & Division and Clybourn stops. Trains leaving the Fullerton stop during the disruption were routed over the elevated lines rather than the subway. The CTA reported that…
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Report of Shoveled Sewage Shuts Down Quiznos
Here’s a pretty disturbing press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Key sentence: "CDPH was alerted to the situation by a motorist who called 311 last night to allege that Quiznos’ staff was disposing of the sewage by shoveling it out their back door and into an alley." Quiznos Sandwich Shop Shut By…