Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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General Assembly's fall veto session opens today
General Assembly's fall veto session opens today

The General Assembly opens its fall veto session in Springfield today.

Closing arguments set in Cellini trial Closing arguments set in Cellini trial

Courtroom adversaries this morning are poised to deliver closing arguments at the last trial related to the years of federal scrutiny of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Michelle Obama bringing nutrition battle to Chicago Michelle Obama bringing nutrition battle to Chicago

First lady Michelle Obama visits Chicago today for the dual purpose of addressing the problem of food deserts and attending a campaign fundraiser.
2 CPS coaches, 4 players charged in alleged hazing 2 CPS coaches, 4 players charged in alleged hazing

Two Chicago high school football coaches and four players were charged in connection with an alleged episode of hazing involving a 14-year-old boy, Chicago police said today.
16-year-old boy, 2 others injured in separate shootings 16-year-old boy, 2 others injured in separate shootings

Three people, including a 16-year-old boy and a 57-year-old woman, were wounded in separate shootings on the city's South Side, police said this morning.
Plan for new athletic facility at NU drawing resistance Plan for new athletic facility at NU drawing resistance

Its advocates picture a stunning new facility on Lake Michigan with skyline views to dazzle Northwestern recruits and multipurpose indoor and outdoor fields to benefit several NU teams and host student intramural competitions.
Illinois lawmakers weigh tax breaks, penalties for business

Chicago's financial exchanges would see a 50 percent decrease in their Illinois corporate income tax bills under legislation introduced Monday afternoon by Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago.
Preckwinkle wants to raise Cook County taxes on tobacco, beer, cars

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will ask commissioners to raise taxes on alcohol, tobacco products and cars and to lay off more than 1,000 workers under a budget blueprint she rolled out Monday.

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