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Illinois Backs Move To Preserve Montana Campaign Finance Law
Illinois is among the states backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws that restrict corporate campaign spending.
Report: Road Construction Money Went To Jobs Program Under Blagojevich
The Illinois executive inspector general says the state Department of Transportation directed $3.1 million in road construction money to go to a summer jobs program for teens in Chicago during the Blagojevich administration.
Lawsuit: School Failed To Stop Violent Bully
A local elementary school student’s father is suing Chicago Public Schools because, he says, faculty failed to keep his son safe from a bully.
State Announces Nearly $5 Million In Green Infrastructure Grants
Illinois used Earth Day Weekend to announce nearly $5 million in Green Infrastructure Grants statewide.
Day Care Owner Dies Before Standing Trial In Case Of Boy’s Death
In 2009, a boy was killed by an employee at a Lincolnshire day care center, and the trial of the owner on obstruction of justice charges was to begin soon.
Gun Sales Skyrocketing In Indiana
Gun sales are up in Indiana, to the point where some stores are running short on both ammunition and weapons.
Duerson’s Family Creates Safety Program For Indiana School Athletes
The family and friends of the late Dave Duerson, who spent seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, have created a program to help Muncie, Ind., high school and middle school athletes who suffer head injuries.
Man Shot Dead By Police After Going For Gun During Arrest
Many questions are cropping up following a rash of shootings involving Chicago Police officers, the most recent of which happened late Sunday night.
Occupy Chicago Protesters Rally Against Arrests In New York, St. Louis
A small group of Occupy Chicago activists marched through downtown Chicago Sunday night, in a hastily-called march to protest the arrest of their fellow demonstrators at gatherings in St. Louis and New York City over the weekend.
6 Horses Die In Stable Fire, Including One Of Famous Pedigree
Six horses — including the grandson of legendary Triple Crown Winner Secretariat — were killed in a stable fire over the weekend in Round Lake.
Holder To Discuss Targeted Killings In Northwestern Speech
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is set to defend the legality of a controversial Obama administration program Monday at Northwestern University Law School.
Thousands Of Cops Receive Extra Training For NATO/G8 Summits
Police are going through extensive extra training for the NATO/G8 summits, as two groups of demonstrators have now announced plans to march down Michigan Avenue in the midday hours.
Report: Over Half Of City’s Public Schools Are Underutilized
Over half of Chicago’s public schools are underutilized, according to a new report.
Sightings Of Missing Aurora Boy Turn Out To Be False
AURORA, Ill. (CBS) — Police in Aurora say they have to depend on tips now in their search for kindergartner Timmothy Pitzen, whose mother committed suicide back in May. As WBBM Newsradio’s Dave Marsett reports, […]
U Of I Threatens Legal Action For Those Who Buy .xxx Domains
The University of Illinois won’t be buying .xxx domains, but it is threatening legal action against anyone who might be inclined to start a porn site that besmirches its good name.
Lawsuits: Mortgage Companies Took Money, Did No Work
Three Chicago area firms have been sued by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for allegedly scamming people out of money to help them with their mortgages.
State, Federal Funds To Help Vets, Military Personnel Buy Homes
Gov. Pat Quinn says money from state and federal sources is now available to help veterans and active-duty military personnel purchase homes in Illinois.
City Settles Lawsuit Claiming Police Detective Attacked Kids
Without admitting wrongdoing, the City of Chicago has settled a federal lawsuit with a family who claimed their children were attacked by a Chicago Police detective and were left frightened for years.
Teens Snatch Northwestern Student’s Smart Phone On Porch
Northwestern University issued an alert over the weekend, after a student was robbed of his smart phone.
EPA Approves Plan To Clean Up Chicago River
Plans are in the works to clean up the Chicago River and its connected waterways, following an order by federal authorities.
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