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Blackhawks vs. The Predators tonight at the United Center starting at 7:30 pm. Expect additional traffic in the area.

Motorola Mobility is cutting 800 jobs worldwide but the downsizing has nothing to do with the $12.5 billion take over by Google. suntimes.com

Mansfield’s one-time college roommate, who was scheduled to testify against his roomate — convicted murderer Russell Smrekar — confessed to his killing in 1975. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111028/news/710289589/

Mark Polchan, 43, a high-ranking member of the Outlaws motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to 60 years in prison for helping run a group of criminals who robbed jewelry stores and bombed a business in Berwyn. http://www.suntimes.com/news/8468890-418/chicago-mob-figure-gets-60-years-in-berwyn-store-bombing.html

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One man was transported by paramedics to Stroger hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-thieves-reach-for-brass-rings-from-hydrants-201110

Girl, 14, found by mother stabbed at home-possible burglary gone bad. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cops-investigating-suburban-girls-stabbing-death-as-homicide-20111027,0,50133.story

Chicago firefighters responded about 6 AM to a house fire across from Cook County Jail. And adults and two children suffered smoke inhalation. The three were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-firefighters-battle-blaze-near-county-jail-20111028,0,1827581.story

Thieves can sell brass rings stolen from fire hydrants for $20. Thefts can cause delays in fighting fires, but each firetruck carries two spare rings. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-thieves-reach-for-brass-rings-from-hydrants-20111027,0,3292354.story