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Legislature OKs $90 million for horse-racing industry
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois' horse-racing industry will get to keep a multimillion dollar subsidy from the state's most profitable casinos for three more years under legislation now headed to Gov. Blagojevich.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Legislature OKs $90 million for horse-racing industry
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois' horse-racing industry will get to keep a multimillion dollar subsidy from the state's most profitable casinos for three more years under legislation now headed to Gov. Blagojevich.
Cops trade gang-fighting tips
There are at least 80 gangs dealing drugs on the city's streets, protecting their business and territory with guns. On Saturday, Chicago Police gang and tactical officers from across the city will meet to learn about the best ways to anticipate what these criminal organizations -- with an estimated 75,000 members -- are doing and how to dismantle their operations.
Daley lands on O'Hare's new runway
A triumphant Mayor Daley landed Thursday on the first new runway built at O’Hare Airport in 37 years and vowed full speed ahead on O’Hare expansion — even though major airlines are refusing to finance it. "This is all about the future, not the present… If your business thinks for the future, you’ll be around. If you don’t think of the future, these businesses will not be around. These businesses are thinking for the future," Daley said.
Curtain to fall on city's choir school
Facing dwindling enrollment, officials of Chicago's Choir Academy Charter School announced Thursday they will close their doors at the end of the school year.
Court tells gov to release U.S. subpoenas
SPRINGFIELD -- A state appeals court Thursday dealt Gov. Blagojevich a major blow by ruling that federal subpoenas his administration has received must be made public under Illinois' open records law.
Reese site again an Olympic Village possibility
It looks like the on-again, off-again plan to move the $1.1 billion Olympic Village to the campus of Michael Reese Hospital could be back on again. Ald. Toni Preckwinkle (4th) disclosed Thursday that Chicago 2016 Chairman Pat Ryan is closing in on an agreement with Medline Industries, owner of the 37-acre Reese site.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Angels fire still 'very emotional' Sen. John Cullerton wins state Senate presidency City Council passes Daley's 2009 budget Gay school dispute isn't over Daley mum on Emanuel seat House votes to allow hearsay in Peterson case Highlights from Chicago's 2009 city budget You'll pay more as city services are cut backWednesday, November 19, 2008
Daley addresses Obama-related police presence Devine's No. 2 joining U.S. attorney Daley heading to Turkey for Olympic meeting Free jumping jacks saved at merchants' expenseTuesday, November 18, 2008
Aldermen rally to save free jumping jacks Madigan: Less than zero chance for Senate nod Blago seeking federal aid for state budget hole Ald. Stone tries to ax inspector general's budget Deal between Daley, unions to reduce layoffsMonday, November 17, 2008
Horse racing's big windfallSunday, November 16, 2008
South Side kids see the fun side of cops Aldermen ring up $40K from circus Wannabes line up for open-seat turkey trot Barack Obama's thank you letter to the people of IllinoisSaturday, November 15, 2008
South suburbs lose their casino betFriday, November 14, 2008
Cellini pleads not guilty Crowd seeks Emanuel's House seat State casino finalists cut to 3Thursday, November 13, 2008
Claypool will not run for Rahm Emanuel's seat Daley wants state Senate leader from here Rep. Davis has moving violation tossed Senate OKs hearsay evidence Daley: CEOs warn 'huge layoffs' are coming Foie gras fever back: One wants elephant ban Daley rebukes alderman who spoke out against war Illinois won't get extra inauguration tickets Construction crews may be fined for night noiseWednesday, November 12, 2008
Ald. Smith still calling for elephant cruelty ordinanceTuesday, November 11, 2008
Daley budget hits, clears 1st hurdle Cabbies vow strike as fares set to drop Obama team courting Solis DoyleMonday, November 10, 2008
It's good being gov: Goodie list worth thousands Getting busted with a hooker may get more expensiveSunday, November 9, 2008
Dumpster fee gripes? City piles onSaturday, November 8, 2008
Daley ready to dish out more TV taxes Court keeps abortion off license plates Duckworth tells students to honor vetsFriday, November 7, 2008
Reilly taking up some of Natarus' old crusades Oberweis: 'No plans' to seek office again Group to Daley: Here's how to enhance government Watered-down elephant cruelty ordinance OKd Daley hopes for raise in tourism County budget director out All about EmanuelThursday, November 6, 2008
Daley proposes amnesty for overdue parking tickets Obama leaves big shoes to fill Daley plan gives Block 37 extra $12 mil. for hotelLynn Sweet Blog
Latest blog headlines Penny Pritzker says she is not a candidate for Commerce Secretary. Read Pritzker statement here. (11/20/2008 12:03:17 PM) Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala; Obama plans pending (11/20/2008 08:17:53 AM) Chicago's Penny Pritzker likely Obama Commerce Secretary (11/20/2008 06:50:03 AM) Obama birthday gift to Biden: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, hats; Garretts popcorn. Rahm on The Hill. (11/20/2008 05:18:47 AM) David Axelrod named Obama White House senior advisor; Greg Craig White House counsel (11/19/2008 15:48:39 PM) Bush twins show Malia, Sasha Obama White House; Michelle and daughters visit D.C. schools (11/19/2008 06:59:45 AM) Whither goes the Obama "movement." Campaign manager Plouffe wants to know. (11/18/2008 15:47:19 PM) Newsweek Mike Isikoff reporting Obama to tap Eric Holder for Attorney General. Holder prosecuted Rostenkowski in 1994. (11/18/2008 14:05:58 PM) Obama transition folks up on Capitol Hill touching base with committee chairs (11/18/2008 13:46:18 PM) Obama forges alliance with McCain; no cabinet post for Arizona senator. (11/18/2008 13:29:21 PM)
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Legislature OKs $90 million for horse-racing industry Cops trade gang-fighting tips Daley lands on O'Hare's new runway Curtain to fall on city's choir school Court tells gov to release U.S. subpoenas Reese site again an Olympic Village possibility Angels fire still 'very emotional' Sen. John Cullerton wins state Senate presidency City Council passes Daley's 2009 budget Gay school dispute isn't over Daley mum on Emanuel seat House votes to allow hearsay in Peterson case Highlights from Chicago's 2009 city budget You'll pay more as city services are cut back Daley addresses Obama-related police presence Devine's No. 2 joining U.S. attorney Daley heading to Turkey for Olympic meeting Free jumping jacks saved at merchants' expense Aldermen rally to save free jumping jacks Madigan: Less than zero chance for Senate nod Blago seeking federal aid for state budget hole Ald. Stone tries to ax inspector general's budget Deal between Daley, unions to reduce layoffs Horse racing's big windfall South Side kids see the fun side of copsLatest News
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