Midday News Links: Suburban Mayoral Candidate Continues Campaign After Nude Photos Found On Phone Sex Site
A Villa Park mayoral candidate is continuing his campaign after "embarrassing" nude photos were found on a website for “your most diverse phone sex experience.” The photos are dated from February, and John Heidelmeier said, "I acknowledge that these images on this website are of me. I did nothing unlawful or anything that diminishes my ability to serve the people. [Tribune]
A pregnant pit bull suffered burns on 25 percent of her body. The folks at It's a Pittie in Monee, Ill., are treating her, but the cause of Petunia's injuries is unknown. Don't worry. "The hospital told us this morning that she wagged her tail for the first time," said an It's a Pittie employee. [NBC]
It's been 10 years since Mayor Richard M. Daley plowed down Meigs Field in a secret overnight plan. [CBS]
A group of South Side women's shelters face closure due to city fees. [DNAinfo]
Check out this tumblr of Chicago homes with basement bars, then plan your renovation. [Basement Bars]