Monday, April 16, 2012

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City Council committee advances Emanuel's controversial trust plan
City Council committee advances Emanuel's controversial trust plan

A Chicago City Council committee today recommended approval of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s controversial expansion of public-private partnerships on major construction projects, setting the stage for a Wednesday vote by all 50 aldermen.

Contract talks stall between CPS and teachers union Contract talks stall between CPS and teachers union

Contract talks between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union reached an impasse on Monday, setting in motion the first of several steps that could lead to a strike.
Cook County Board meetings to be live-streamed starting Tuesday Cook County Board meetings to be live-streamed starting Tuesday

Cook County commissioners have been known to yell and even curse at each other over the years, and the public now will get a chance to watch online as meetings unfold.
Addams-Tri-State ramp closing overnight Tuesday Addams-Tri-State ramp closing overnight Tuesday

The ramp carrying traffic from the eastbound Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (Interstate 90) to the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) is scheduled to be closed overnight Tuesday into Wednesday to provide a work zone for the installation of overhead bridge beams as part of the I-294/I-90 bridge rebuilding, the Illinois Tollway announced.
Illinois Mega Millions winner to come forward Wednesday Illinois Mega Millions winner to come forward Wednesday

Illinois’ recent Mega Millions lottery winner is expected to claim the $218.66 million prize on Wednesday in a ceremony at the village hall in Red Bud, a tiny downstate burg near St. Louis.
Man charged in beating death of girlfriend's daughter, 2 Man charged in beating death of girlfriend's daughter, 2

Murder charges have been filed against the boyfriend of a woman whose 2-year-old daughter was found beaten to death in his South Side home over the weekend, her body covered with bruises and what appeared to be human bite marks.
Tribune's Mary Schmich wins Pulitzer Prize Tribune's Mary Schmich wins Pulitzer Prize

Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich has won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary.
Overturned tanker cleared, I-90 ramp in Elgin reopened Overturned tanker cleared, I-90 ramp in Elgin reopened

The ramp to Route 25 off westbound Interstate 90 has been reopened after it was closed when a tanker-trailer overturned, according to Illinois State Police.

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