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CPS board passes tax hike
CPS board passes tax hike

Chicago Public Schools' governing board today unanimously approved a 2.4 percent tax hike to support a $5.9 billion budget for next year, amid growing concerns about the district’s long-term financial health and an escalating public battle with the union over longer school days and teacher pay.

Deal finalized for new VA clinic in Joliet Deal finalized for new VA clinic in Joliet

A deal to convert a portion of Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet into a veterans clinic has been finalized, officials from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today.
Temperatures hit 90s for first time since Aug. 2 Temperatures hit 90s for first time since Aug. 2

For the first time since early August, Chicago officially registered temperatures above 90 degrees today.
2 DePaul buildings evacuated after truck causes power outage 2 DePaul buildings evacuated after truck causes power outage

Two buildings on the DePaul University Lincoln Park campus were evacuated and closed after power was lost when a truck struck an electrical pole near the buildings, according to DePaul officials.
Appeals court won't close Chicago locks over carp Appeals court won't close Chicago locks over carp

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals panel has rejected a request by five Great Lakes states for an immediate order to close shipping locks on Chicago-area waterways and take other steps to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan.
Quinn defends need for toll increase on eve of vote Quinn defends need for toll increase on eve of vote

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today defended a major toll increase on the eve of the tollway board's vote on the issue.
Bomb threat investigation disrupts service on CTA Blue Line Bomb threat investigation disrupts service on CTA Blue Line

The CTA's Blue Line service was disrupted for more than 2 hours this afternoon due to police investigation of a bomb threat at the Jackson Street station, officials said.
Plea deal in works in Darien murder case, lawyers say Plea deal in works in Darien murder case, lawyers say

Prosecutors and the defense attorney of Jacob Nodarse said Wednesday that a plea deal is in the offing for the man accused of killing three members of a Darien family.

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