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Illinois Residents Join Secession Petition Trend
At least seven states have filed petitions asking to secede from the union–enough to require a response from the White House, anyway.
Neighbors Fight CTA’s Plan To Cut Most Of Lincoln Avenue Bus Route
Some neighbors are furious at a plan by the Chicago Transit Authority that would the No. 11 Lincoln Avenue bus from Lincoln Square to Lincoln Park.
Group Submits 10K Signatures Seeking Vote On Elected School Board
A coalition of Chicago parents, activists, and teachers said Monday it has enough signatures to get the idea of an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools on the ballot in November.
Gay Rights Group Petitions Against Chick-Fil-A, Plans ‘Kiss-In’
The gay rights group Equality Illinois is launching a campaign against Chick-Fil-A – petitioning universities and lawmakers to evict the fast food restaurant from their campuses and planning a “kiss-in” campaign by gay and lesbian couples outside Chick-Fil-A restaurants.
Ministers, Community Leaders Petition For School Turnaround Plan
Another side is weighing in on the Chicago school system’s plan to fix some failing schools.
Supporters: No One Saw Miss Deaf America At Super Bowl
Miss Deaf America – Arlington Heights native Rachel Mazique – was invited to the Super Bowl to sign the national anthem and “America the Beautiful,” but nobody saw her on TV.
BGA Launches Petition To End Legislative Scholarships
The Better Government Association has set up an online petition to eliminate the state’s legislative scholarship program, with state Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) now accused of granting a scholarship to a political ally’s daughter.
Illinois Union: Scott Walker Is Too Extreme For Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the process of verifying signatures collected to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker begins Tuesday.
Debate Continues After Local Activist Petitions For Bert And Ernie To Wed
The producers of “Sesame Street” said in a statement last week that Bert and Ernie have no sexual orientation, but a Chicago area activist’s petition continues to gather signatures calling for the Muppet characters to be married.
Debate Rages Over Whether To Rename Balbo Drive
A call to rename Balbo Drive downtown is being met with a new petition, asking city officials to leave the street name alone.
It’s A Working Weekend At Election Board
If candidates in Chicago’s municipal elections want to knock the competition off the ballot, 69 West Washington is the place to be for the next several days.
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