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Judge Delays Quinn’s Push To Close Prisons
An Illinois judge is barring Gov. Quinn’s plan to close two prisons, at least for now, citing safety concerns.
Letter: Illinois Abandons Aug. 31 Prison Closings
Gov. Pat Quinn has officially abandoned his hope of shutting down some Illinois prison facilities by the end of the week, according to a Corrections Department letter obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
For Commuters, NATO Transportation Lockdown Arrives
Zero Hour arrives at midnight Friday, shutting down South Lake Shore Driver through the weekend.
Some Firms To Shut Down During NATO Summit
Increased security, street closures and uncertainty about protests has companies such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield telling its workers to telecommute on May 18 and 20.
23 Arrested In Protest To Save Mental Health Clinic
Nearly two dozen people were arrested overnight, after a protest at a mental health clinic in the South Side’s Woodlawn neighborhood.
Chicago School Board Approves School Closings, Turnarounds
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to close seven public schools next school year and “turn around” 10 other schools, despite vehement objections from many parents, teachers and community members.
Quinn Budget To Rely On Facility Closures, Medicaid Cuts
It’s going to be painful. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was putting the finishing touches Tuesday night on what can only be called a bad news budget; one which might stop the bleeding, but does little to treat the wound.
Activists, Patients Speak Against Closing Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Former patients, community groups and officials of hospitals in the south suburbs on Tuesday asked a legislative committee not to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Center.
Panel Votes Against Governor’s Plan To Close 4 State Facilities
It’s only a recommendation, but a legislative panel says four state facilities targeted by the governor for closure should stay open.
Arbitrator Rules Against Quinn’s Plan For Layoffs, Closures
An arbitrator has ruled that Gov. Pat Quinn may not lay off more than 1,900 state employees and close seven state facilities, because the move would violate a deal with a state labor union.
Madigan Open To Discussing Ways To Avoid Layoffs
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said he is open to reallocating state budget money to avoid numerous layoffs and facility closures proposed last week by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Quinn Plans To Lay Off 1,900 Workers, Close 7 Facilities
Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that he is moving to lay off more than 1,900 state employees and close seven state facilities , blaming Illinois lawmakers for sending him a budget that had $2.2 billion less in revenue than he wanted.
The Blizzard Of 2011: Closings And Cancellations
The Blizzard of 2011 is prompting officials to close museums, schools and other institutions and cancel events. Here is a list of cancellations and early closings that have been announced.
Locations Close To Observe Martin Luther King Day
CHICAGO (STMW) – The following locations will be closed Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and state holiday:
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