Gov. Deval Patrick cancels Chicago fund raiser

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WASHINGTON–Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick–a Chicago native–cancelled his Tuesday fund raiser in Chicago, staying home to deal with the emergency triggered by a water pipe break.

The funder was set to be held at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe. Hosts had to give or raise $2,500. A ticket was $500.

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