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'Silent majority' blasts legalization
Northwest Herald Tue, May 16, 2006
Flanked by police on a Chicago street corner, Nita Shinn wore a sign opposing illegal immigrants as hundreds of thousands of protesters marched by demanding amnesty for them.
The Chicago environmental consultant does not expect to attract the 400,000 protesters that flooded downtown Chicago on May 1, but she decided while watching their march that it was time for what she called the "silent majority" of Americans to do the same.
The march, scheduled for noon Thursday, follows a similar route as the May 1 rally, starting in Union Park, 1500 W. Randolph St., and making its way to Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St. Although city officials granted a permit, it forbids them from walking in the street, so protesters will be taking to the sidewalks. More.....
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NU boosts security in reaction to crime wave
The Daily Northwestern
In response to recent attacks on students and intrusions in dorms, NU administrators will completely review the university's security practices during the next week. They hope to have a security plan in eight to 10 days. More.....
Civic Federation proposes new sales tax to support arts
An estimated $120M would be raised through 0.25% tax
Crain’s — The Chicago area's cultural institutions need a bigger influx of public cash if they're to continue bringing artistic and economic benefits to the region, according to the new report issued today by the Civic Federation.
In a 130-page study, the Chicago civic group recommends new funding for local arts and culture in the form of a 0.25% sales tax in Cook County. An estimated $120 million a year in proceeds would be divided among existing groups such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden, and new organizations.
To read the full report in PDF format (4MB) Click Here.
But, in exchange, such groups would lose $83 million a year they now get in property taxes. More......
United lines up for a squeeze play
Crain's Chicago Business
Airlines may move downtown, but not until Glenn Tilton gets what he wants Before moving its headquarters downtown, United Airlines can be expected to demand rich concessions from city and state officials. More........
Man Sentenced To Prison Running Fake ID Ring
May 15, 2006 (CBS) CHICAGO
Manuel Leija Sanchez Sentenced To One Year. The man the 2 Investigators exposed as running a multi-million dollar phony document ring here in Chicago was sentenced to a year in prison Monday.Manuel Leija Sanchez pled guilty to possession of a fake ID like the ones the CBS 2 Investigators purchased in an undercover sting.Pam Zekman reported on the brazen sales operations at a 26th Street shopping center in the Little Village area.A spokesman for the state's attorney's office says that after Sanchez serves his sentence, he will be held for deportation.Meanwhile, as Pam reported, others have taken his place in the phony I.D. ring. More.......
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'Silent majority' blasts legalization
Northwest Herald Tue, May 16, 2006
Flanked by police on a Chicago street corner, Nita Shinn wore a sign opposing illegal immigrants as hundreds of thousands of protesters marched by demanding amnesty for them.
The Chicago environmental consultant does not expect to attract the 400,000 protesters that flooded downtown Chicago on May 1, but she decided while watching their march that it was time for what she called the "silent majority" of Americans to do the same.
The march, scheduled for noon Thursday, follows a similar route as the May 1 rally, starting in Union Park, 1500 W. Randolph St., and making its way to Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St. Although city officials granted a permit, it forbids them from walking in the street, so protesters will be taking to the sidewalks. More.....
Local Menus: Suddenly Overstuffed With
Crains More.......
NU boosts security in reaction to crime wave
The Daily Northwestern
In response to recent attacks on students and intrusions in dorms, NU administrators will completely review the university's security practices during the next week. They hope to have a security plan in eight to 10 days. More.....
Civic Federation proposes new sales tax to support arts
An estimated $120M would be raised through 0.25% tax
Crain’s — The Chicago area's cultural institutions need a bigger influx of public cash if they're to continue bringing artistic and economic benefits to the region, according to the new report issued today by the Civic Federation.
In a 130-page study, the Chicago civic group recommends new funding for local arts and culture in the form of a 0.25% sales tax in Cook County. An estimated $120 million a year in proceeds would be divided among existing groups such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden, and new organizations.
To read the full report in PDF format (4MB) Click Here.
But, in exchange, such groups would lose $83 million a year they now get in property taxes. More......
United lines up for a squeeze play
Crain's Chicago Business
Airlines may move downtown, but not until Glenn Tilton gets what he wants Before moving its headquarters downtown, United Airlines can be expected to demand rich concessions from city and state officials. More........
Man Sentenced To Prison Running Fake ID Ring
May 15, 2006 (CBS) CHICAGO
Manuel Leija Sanchez Sentenced To One Year. The man the 2 Investigators exposed as running a multi-million dollar phony document ring here in Chicago was sentenced to a year in prison Monday.Manuel Leija Sanchez pled guilty to possession of a fake ID like the ones the CBS 2 Investigators purchased in an undercover sting.Pam Zekman reported on the brazen sales operations at a 26th Street shopping center in the Little Village area.A spokesman for the state's attorney's office says that after Sanchez serves his sentence, he will be held for deportation.Meanwhile, as Pam reported, others have taken his place in the phony I.D. ring. More.......
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