2 dead, 11 injured in shootings across city
Source: Chicago Tribune
Oak Lawn :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-15 04:24:11 -0700 | political-news
One of those injured was a man shot by a police officer after pointing a weapon at the officer after a traffic stop, a police union spokesman said...About 12:40 a.m., someone emerged from a gangway in the 6300 block of...
Quick change in top job in Round Lake
Source: The Daily Herald
Round Lake :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-15 04:13:07 -0700 | political-news
It didn't take long for Round Lake's top administrative position at village hall to change under new Mayor Daniel MacGillis. Marc Huber is out after seven years as village administrator. He has been replaced by Russell Kraly. who will serve...
Appeals for public information spike 22 percent
Source: The Daily Herald
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-15 04:13:07 -0700 | political-news
More government denials, more public awareness Illinois residents have the benefit of new laws aimed at opening up more government records and when they don't get the information they want, they're raising a stink about it. Appeals to the Illinois...
Police say body found believed to be slain Maywood child
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 18:12:32 -0700 | political-news
Tribune reporter Police have recovered the body of a small child from the Des Plaines River near the Brookfield Zoo, and authorities believe it may be the body of 1-year-old boy who was allegedly murdered by his mother and her...
Pastors speak out against gay marriage bill
Source: Daily Southtown
Tinley Park :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 14:08:53 -0700 | political-news
People gathered for a meeting and press conference where a group of pastors spoke out against proposed legislation in Springfield regarding same-sex marriage at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Starbucks passes first hurdle in Plainfield
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 13:00:02 -0700 | political-news
It was the latest step in a more than yearlong effort to bring some sort of coffee establishment to the empty storefront at 23915 W...Dunkin' Donuts previously applied to place a drive through at that location in December 2011 and...
Digital video cameras to be installed in 10 Tinley police vehicles
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 13:00:02 -0700 | political-news
The defense attorney had the case thrown out because he'd been deprived of evidence that might exonerate his client, Neubauer said. But video camerasin a digital formatare returning this year, with approximately 10 vehicles set to be equipped. The first...
Homer Township to spend thousands to update energy efficient lighting
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 12:26:33 -0700 | political-news
Trustees at Monday's township board meeting debated the move to seek grant funding and have a company retrofit to make lighting energy efficient. Meyers, along with Trustees John Kruczek and Ed Kalas, voted in favor of accepting the proposal from...
Dancing Marlin specializes in seafood and wine
Source: Chicago Tribune
Western Springs :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 12:26:31 -0700 | political-news
They achieved their goal on May 1 when they opened the Dancing Marlin at 20590 S...The restaurant specializes in seafood, including featured entrees like ono flown in from Hawaii, shrimp potstickers, clam fritters and smoked trout tacos, but doesn't forget...
Inspector rips city's red-light ticket program
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 10:32:09 -0700 | political-news
Clout Street City Hall cannot back up claims that its controversial red-light camera program is designed to make intersections safer, according to a watchdog's report released today. Inspector General Joseph Ferguson also questioned why cameras remain at intersections with no...
St. Charles leaders view draft of city's master plan
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 10:31:52 -0700 | political-news
Charles aldermen got their first look at a proposed master plan for the city, a document two years in the making. The comprehensive plan is designed to be used as a guideline for future policy decisions, and also outlines goals...
Will County Board could vote May 16 on a concealed carry resolution
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 10:31:52 -0700 | political-news
Will County Board members will be voting on a resolution that, if passed, would offer support for a state law that would allow people to carry concealed weapons. The board's executive committee last month put off forwarding the resolution to...
Parent urges Orland D135 board not to rehire aides
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 10:31:46 -0700 | political-news
Colleen Gagnon's daughter was a student of a Park School prekindergarten special education teacher who resigned in March amid allegations that she, among other harsh comments, referred to a parent as a "fat slob" and called students "crazy," "disgusting" and...
Prospect, Hersey high schools make publication's top 10 list in state
Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 09:25:11 -0700 | political-news
The Township High School District 214 schools were ranked statewide as No...News & World Report's Best High Schools list for 2013. "There's friendly competition amongst all of our schools," said Venetia Miles, a district spokeswoman. "Hersey and Prospect have, academically,...
Mokena board looks back on Werner's tenure as mayor
Source: Chicago Tribune
Mokena :: IL :: USA | updated 2013-05-14 18:31:42 -0700 | political-news
Werner, who did not seek a third term, was praised by village officials for steering the town through two difficult situations bitter factionalism that had developed by the time he started his first term in 2005 and a severe economic...
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