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  1. Extra extra: Delays on @cta, Metra are screwing with your commute. bit.ly/L2AEIP
  2. One for the Road: Happy Birthday "Freakonomics" and U of C economist Steven Levitt. bit.ly/L2xa94
  3. Based on how it looks, the Morgan Street "L" station was worth the construction. bit.ly/L2wqB1
  4. The lucha libre wrestling is always a highlight of Pilsen's Mole de Mayo. bit.ly/JNtUOD
  5. RT @ctatweet: "Pedestrian incident" has N/S Metra trains stopped in both directions at Ravenswood: bit.ly/bwnJV.
  6. A U of C frat is in trouble for throwing a "Conquistadors and Aztec Hoes" party. bit.ly/MWepYV
  7. .@docfilmschicago screens "Inglourious Basterds" Friday, capping their Tarantino retrospective. bit.ly/MWc14E
  8. Is the Tribune considering a paywall for specialized content? bit.ly/K9BpTV
  9. RT @cta: Brown, Purple, and Red Line trains are experiencing delays due to fire department activity near Fullerton.
  10. A detailed map of U.S. Breweries has one notable omission. (cough @3floyds cough) bit.ly/K9Azqd
  11. Today's diversion: breaking down how a black hole occurs in its simplest terms. bit.ly/N82tRD
  12. The White Sox are performing well. Will fans finally come to the ballpark? bit.ly/N7RVSw
  13. News Links: Brian Urlacher is dating Jenny McCarthy. Well he does have a type. bit.ly/N7HZIB
  14. Now @shedd_aquarium welcomes a newborn dophin to its family. bit.ly/N7HQ86
  15. Ribfest Chicago is just arounf the corner. bit.ly/Js8mFZ
  16. A group of panhandlers filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming they're protected under the First Amendment. bit.ly/Js6vRn
  17. Just for fun, Samantha put together a Brothers Grimm-style gallery of Mayor Emanuel with children. bit.ly/M2SjVI
  18. RTA proposes streamlining redundancies between @CTA, Metra, Pace. bit.ly/M2Qubk
  19. Today's "Around Town" gallery captures a long weekend of meat and heat. bit.ly/M2ROe2
  20. Pencil This In: The 1st ever Malort Night at Nisei Lounge tonight. bit.ly/KTnqvy #MALORTNIGHT