Monday, December 12, 2011

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Council committee OKs nearly $3.9 million in police misconduct cases

A City Council committee today approved paying more than $3 million to settle two cases of alleged misconduct that, according to one key alderman, indicated “a troubling pattern” in Chicago Police Department lockups.

Lombard man ordered held on $500K for nightclub stabbing Lombard man ordered held on $500K for nightclub stabbing

A judge today ordered a Lombard man held on $500,000 bond for allegedly stabbing another man in the abdomen and arm at the Green Dolphin Street nightclub. 
Three shot in South Shore Three shot in South Shore

Three people have been shot on the South Side this afternoon.
Potential dog owners lining up for abused dog Potential dog owners lining up for abused dog

Isis, an abused shepherd terrier mix, is likely going to find a new home, thanks to the support of local dog lovers.
Watchdog Update: Emanuel announces taxi reforms Watchdog Update: Emanuel announces taxi reforms

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced reforms to Chicago's taxi industry, including real-time monitoring of traffic tickets given to cabbies and limiting drivers to no more than 12 hours of driving each day.
Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail line gets OK Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail line gets OK

Construction can now begin on the passenger rail line between Chicago and Moline.
Illinois prepaid tuition program stops new contracts Illinois prepaid tuition program stops new contracts

The state of Illinois' billion-dollar prepaid college tuition program has stopped selling new contracts, at the same time as a new study found the fund has a 30 percent shortfall.
McHenry Co. court officials warn about possible scam letters McHenry Co. court officials warn about possible scam letters

McHenry County Circuit Court officials warn that someone is sending residents false juror affidavits that seek personal information such as social security numbers.

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