Chicago Sun-Times Emanuel scraps eminent domain, announces deal for Old Post OfficeChicago Sun-TimesAfter threatening the use of eminent domain to wrest Chicago's Old Post Office from Englishman Bill Davies, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that a tentative deal had been struck under which Davies would sell the property to a …
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Android Central Grab an unlocked Verizon Galaxy Note 4 for just $299 at eBayAndroid CentralIf you act quick you can snag an unlocked Verizon Galaxy Note 4 for just $299 at eBay. The listing is for a brand-new Note 4, model N910V, with 32GB of storage and will work on …
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