Gov. Quinn
Quinn To Set Date For Jackson Jr. Special Election
Monday is the deadline for Governor Quinn to set dates for the special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
Battle Over Prison Shutdowns Continues
The battle goes on over Gov. Quinn’s plan to close seven correctional facilities as a money saying measure
Governor Quinn Proposes Assault Weapons Ban
Calling it a “very important public safety measure for our state,” Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing a ban on assault weapons in Illinois.
Gov. Quinn Asks For Drought Disaster Designation In Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking for Illinois to be designated a drought disaster area.
Walter’s Perspective: Emanuel Is Right To Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson has praise for Mayor Emanuel in his relentless pursuit of speed cameras in school zones, a plan that Gov. Quinn has resisted.
New Law Helps Sick Students Who Need Schooling At Home Or Hospital
Children recovering from surgery or an illness often wait weeks, even months, before they get any help with schoolwork, which often causes them to be held back in school. CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports on a new law aimed at solving the problem.
Back Seat Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill that will require all back seat passengers to wear seat belts–with the exception of those riding in cabs.
Most Popular News
- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.4834
- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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- Bodies of 2 men including county clerk worker found in Englewood car cbsloc.al/10QPHzc 7 hours ago
- Chicago School Board voted to close 49 schools. Here's the list: cbsloc.al/169erro 12 hours ago
