While you are in town, do not miss iO (ImprovOlympic) in Wrigleyville (3541 N Clark St), which is credited with creating the long-form improv skits.

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N'Zogbia, who signed a five-year deal at St James' Park in September 2007, has made 142 appearances for the Magpies, 39 of them as a substitute.

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