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Emanuel, Quinn And Panetta Mark Memorial Day With Parade And Wreath Laying
Mayor Emanuel, Governor Quinn, and the former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta led the way as Chicago marked Memorial Day with a parade down State Street.
Parents Of Children Killed In Newtown Lobby For Gun Control In Illinois
The parents of three children killed at Sandy Hook School in Newton, Connecticut, stood with Governor Quinn today at the Thompson Center – in support of new legislation to ban the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration For Illinois Flooding
President Obama has signed a disaster declaration for 11 counties in northeastern Illinois, including the entire Chicago metropolitan area. WBBM’s Bob Roberts says it opens the door for homeowners and businesses to seek disaster assistance.
Quinn Urges Tax Filers To Support Fund For Military Families
Governor Quinn is making a pitch to last-minute filers to give a little back, and support military families, reports WBBM’s Michele Fiore.
Quinn Talks Anti-Violence At Chicago Churches
Gov. Pat Quinn spent his second consecutive Sunday at Chicago houses of worship calling for more anti-violence efforts on city streets and the need for an assault weapons ban — pointing specifically to the recent shooting death of a 6-month-old girl.
Politicians Commemorate Casimir Pulaski
Illinois’ top political leaders flocked to the Northwest Side to join in the commemoration of Casimir Pulaski. They praised his heroism in the past, and called for political action in the present.
Quinn Signs Driver’s License Law For Immigrants
Governor Quinn has signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants the right to obtain a drivers license.
Rutherford: Credit Downgrade Could Cost State $95 Million
Standard and Poor’s decision to lower Illinois’ credit from A to A- comes just days ahead of plans to issue $500 million in bonds.
Chicagoans Take Part In National Day Of Service
Volunteers from Chicago Cares and Target spent the day at Sexton Elementary School on the South Side.
Quinn Promotes Veterans Lotto Tickets For Christmas
Governor Quinn dished out the idea at a news conference at the Hines VA Hospital Sunday.
Gov. Quinn Asks For Drought Disaster Designation In Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking for Illinois to be designated a drought disaster area.
Quinn Defends Push To Block Worker Pay Raises
Governor Pat Quinn continues to defend his efforts to block a negotiated pay raise for state employees.
Fox, Hobbs Call For Mandatory DNA Testing
Gov.Quinn has yet to commit to signing a law that would abolish the death penalty in Illinois. But two men who could have faced capital punishment are speaking out today.
Most Popular News
- Two Charged With River North BurglariesTwo people have been charged with burglary in connection with a spate of robberies this month in the River North neighborhood.98
- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
- Man Shot And Killed Inside Hyde Park HomeA murder in Hyde Park, just blocks away from President Barack Obama's home.213
- Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In ArmsMost of the complaints seem to be coming from the east of the Chicagoland Speedway in new Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena as grandstands protect the other three sides.127
- Roseland Hospital Cuts Staff, Salaries To Keep Doors OpenAs it waits to hear if it’ll receive a $7 million bailout to stay open, Roseland Community Hospital laid off almost 70 employees, and other hospital employees will take a pay cut.89
- Rev. Jackson: School Closings UndemocraticOpponents of Chicago school closures are vowing to fight on, but they appear to have little chance of reversing the mayor's agenda... unless a federal judge steps in, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.90
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