Speed-camera revenues figure in Emanuel’s ‘children first’ budget
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he’s counting on up to $30 million in fines from speed cameras installed at roughly 40 schools and parks to help bankroll his “children first” budget.
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State senator acquitted of trespassing, damaging neighbor’s property
State Sen. Suzi Schmidt (R-Lake Villa) was acquitted Wednesday of trespassing and criminal damage to property charges stemming from a June squabble with neighbors. After the ruling Schmidt said it was “very sad” that the dispute with a neighboring family had escalated to the point …Read More
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Officers and firefighters honored for heroism and bravery
Chicago Police Ofcr. Joseph Lopez was responding last year to a call of gunfire when he approached the SUV involved in the incident. After a …Read More
Jay Cutler has complete support from Bears GM Phil Emery
With a 4-1 team and a two-game lead over the Packers just five weeks into his first regular season as the Bears’ general manager, Phil …Read More
Toys R Us comes to 3 local Macy’s
Toys ‘R Us will open 1,500-square-foot pop-up shops at 24 Macy’s stores nationwide, including three in the Chicago area. Read More
Logan Center bolsters arts and architecture at U. of C.
The striking new $114 million Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is a multifaceted new home for the arts at the University of Read More
Chicago’s rising food star: Anupy Singla
Remember this name: Anupy Singla. Through her writing, cooking and educating about healthy, homestyle Indian food, Singla is poised to become a household name. Read More
