PHOTOS: Affinia Evacuated After Gas Main Rupture

About 500 people were evacuated from the Affinia Hotel on Chicago's Near North Side Thursday morning because of a high-pressure gas main rupture in front of the hotel.

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PHOTOS: Affinia Evacuated After Gas Main Rupture

About 500 people were evacuated from the Affinia Hotel on Chicago's Near North Side Thursday morning because of a high-pressure gas main rupture in front of the hotel.

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