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Ethics Committee Will Continue Investigation Into Schock
The House Ethics Committee says it will continue an investigation into U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock over allegations the Illinois Republican sought donations of more than $5,000 per donor to a super political action committee.
Emanuel Indicates Commission’s Report Won’t Be Last Word On School Closings
According to published reports, the Commission on School Utilization might recommend closing as few as 15 underutilized school buildings, fearing that a large number of school closings might cause too much upheaval.
Sheriff: Woman’s Claim She Was Raped By Cop Impersonator Is A Hoax
A 33-year-old woman had told police she was pulled over by a fake cop Tuesday evening on a roadside in unincorporated Plano and sexually assaulted at gunpoint.
OEMC To Issue Report On City’s Handling Of Extreme Heat
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications will issue a report investigating the city’s response to three days of temperatures over 100 degrees, according to an office spokeswoman.
Rep. Hultgren: Illinois Economy Just Keeps Getting Worse
U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.) is updating the gloomy fiscal picture of Illinois’ finances painted last fall by now-ailing U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
Report: Indiana Tops Nation In Toxic Waterway Pollution
A new report shows Indiana’s factories topped the nation in toxic water pollution discharge in 2010.
Report Slams Railway In Accident That Killed Woman
A final report has been issued on a highly publicized train accident that killed a Chicago woman two years ago.
Report: Illinois Kids Are Being Victimized By Economy
The state of Illinois’ children is troubling, says a new report coming out Thursday.
Lt. Gov.: Community Colleges Are Falling Short
Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon says the state’s community colleges are falling short, and has some suggestions for improvement.
Report Details CPS Free Lunch Fraud, Improper Financial Benefits
The inspector general of the Chicago Public Schools has issued a devastating report on financial and other abuses in the public school system.
Report: Air Quality Getting Slightly Worse In Illinois
You might be inclined to hold your breath upon hearing this news – air quality in Illinois is getting a little worse.
Report Commissioned By Quinn Casts Doubt On Gambling Revenues
A new report commissioned by Gov. Pat Quinn says the initial gambling expansion bill passed by lawmakers in May would bring in about $840 million less in new revenue than supporters have claimed.
Kirk Releases Report On Illinois’ Debt Crisis
Senator Mark Kirk says Illinois can forget about federal assistance if it goes to Congress saying it’s broke and needs a bailout. Kirk has released a report showing that Illinois state government is teetering on the edge of insolvency.
Report: Conditions Getting Dangerous At Menard Prison
The Chicago-based John Howard Association prison watchdog group says the Menard Correctional Center downstate is becoming increasingly dangerous.
Report Questions If Developers Pressured To Give To Maggie Daley Charity
City Inspector General Joe Ferguson said Tuesday that former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s administration forced several firms that received city development subsidies to direct a portion of their own funds to charities, including one run by the ex-mayor’s wife, Maggie.
State Senate Committee To Discuss High Costs Of Wrongful Convictions
An Illinois Senate committee holds hearings Monday on the high cost of wrongful convictions.
Report Slams Conditions At West Side Psychiatric Hospital
It’s the worst kind of crime – abuse against mentally ill children – and it’s happening at the very place they turn for help: a psychiatric hospital.
Property Values Down, But Property Taxes Up
It’s a cruel reality. Property taxes are up all over Chicagoland, according to a new report. In the city and suburb after suburb, property values are dropping, but tax levies for schools and services are going up.
Alarming Number Of Security Breaches At Airports
Despite billions of dollars spent beefing up security since Sept. 11, 2001, a new report claims passengers may still be seriously vulnerable.
Report: No Amount Of Cigarette Smoke Is Negligible
Social smoking and second-hand smoke can quickly do damage, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
Most Popular News
- 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.413
- 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
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.368
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