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Bush Hails "Turning Point"
Immigration reform pushed
Tribune- Bush also used his appearance before a National Restaurant Association audience at McCormick Place to appeal for immigration reform. The president urged the Senate to approve the "comprehensive" changes he is seeking—with both increased border protection and a provision for millions of "temporary workers" already in the United States—and to seek a compromise with the House, which has backed only border control and sanctions for illegal immigrants."You're also America's largest employer of immigrants," Bush told the restaurateurs. More.....
Cops: Vanity plates led to arrest
Sun Times-It was a vanity license plate that caught the eye of a witness and led police to a Northwest Side man believed to be the hit-and-run driver who killed a 4-year-old girl in Lincoln Park over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Michael Roth, 57, of the 7000 block of North Kedzie, was charged Monday with a single count of leaving the scene of a fatal crash, and investigators say the distinctive "OCEAN21" Illinois license plates on his black 1999 Lexus were pivotal in finding him and the car at his apartment just an hour after Saturday's fatal crash. More....
Fire Damages Downtown Eatery, Apartments Above
Daily Northwestern-Firetrucks respond to an alarm at Cozy Noodles & Rice, 1018 DavisA kitchen fire at Cozy Noodle & Rice, 1018 Davis St., damaged the restaurant, the apartments above it and the adjacent store, Evanston Fire Department officials said Monday.The fire started in the kitchen of the downtown Evanston restaurant at about 4 p.m. Five engines and two trucks responded to the call, and the Skokie Fire Department was also called. More....
Loretto Getting Help From TIF
Globe St.-A West Side hospital is in line to be the major beneficiary of a new tax increment financing district. The Harrison/Central redevelopment area is expected to generate $41 million in tax increment financing revenue, the majority of it expected to go to Loretto Hospital for renovation and expansion. More....
Dahn Hak: Yoga Program Or Dangerous Con?
(CBS) Dahn Hak is a controversial and expensive exercise program sold at centers all over the world, including Chicago.The CBS 2 Investigators report on questions being raised about whether Dahn Hak should more aptly be called the "Dahn Con."As Pam Zekman reports, one woman died trying to follow the teachings of its leader.Dahn Hak Yoga is a blend of exercise, meditation and so-called brain respiration created by Grand Master Ilchi Lee.In books and videotapes, Lee describes how it can channel your energy for healing and spiritual enlightenment."It was like a miracle, seriously," said Dahn member Amy Dobberfuhl.She says Dahn Hak Yoga healed her serious digestive problems. More....
Chicago jobs said based on 'blessed list'
(UPI) -- Testimony about alleged rigged hiring moved close to the Chicago mayor's office Monday when an ex-sewer official said he hired employees from a "blessed list."
Joe Gagliano, who retired in 2002 as a deputy commissioner for the Department of Sewers, said he agreed to hire and promote workers based on their political allegiance to protect his own job, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Gagliano said at least two people recommended for promotions by mayor's office political operative Robert Sorich were unqualified for positions they were given. More.....
Governor signs budget, prepares to roll out education plan
The Southern Illinoisan —Even as the ink was drying on the new state budget, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was making plans Monday to unveil a way to pump more money into the state’s public schools.
Plans for the announcement, set for Tuesday in Chicago, have been taking shape since Blagojevich pow-wowed with state Sen. James Meeks last week. Meeks had been threatening to run a third-party campaign for governor to showcase his belief that more money is needed for schools. More.... More...
County to Auction Former Courts Building at 1340 S. Michigan
Cook County-Starting June 1, 2006 interested bidders will be able to pick up bid packages for the sale of the former Cook County Courts Building at 1340 S. Michigan Avenue.Sealed bids will be recieved for the sale until July 31, 2006.
Click here for more information on this sale.
Student bloggers beware:
School district now can issue punishments based on what's on Web
Daily Herald - Blogs that depict Libertyville or Vernon Hills high school students involved in illegal or inappropriate behavior could officially lead to disciplinary action under a much-publicized policy adopted Monday night.
The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board unanimously approved the policy by updating the codes of conduct for students in athletic, fine arts and extracurricular programs. The rules are effective starting in the 2006-07 term. More.....
Chicago Apple Store Has Green Roof
Treehugger-Apple might have opened their Fifth Avenue retail store to much fanfare. But we prefer their Michigan Ave. store in Chicago. Coz' it's the one with the 2400 sq. ft.
green roof. More....
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.
Bush Hails "Turning Point"
Immigration reform pushed
Tribune- Bush also used his appearance before a National Restaurant Association audience at McCormick Place to appeal for immigration reform. The president urged the Senate to approve the "comprehensive" changes he is seeking—with both increased border protection and a provision for millions of "temporary workers" already in the United States—and to seek a compromise with the House, which has backed only border control and sanctions for illegal immigrants."You're also America's largest employer of immigrants," Bush told the restaurateurs. More.....
Cops: Vanity plates led to arrest
Sun Times-It was a vanity license plate that caught the eye of a witness and led police to a Northwest Side man believed to be the hit-and-run driver who killed a 4-year-old girl in Lincoln Park over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Michael Roth, 57, of the 7000 block of North Kedzie, was charged Monday with a single count of leaving the scene of a fatal crash, and investigators say the distinctive "OCEAN21" Illinois license plates on his black 1999 Lexus were pivotal in finding him and the car at his apartment just an hour after Saturday's fatal crash. More....
Fire Damages Downtown Eatery, Apartments Above
Daily Northwestern-Firetrucks respond to an alarm at Cozy Noodles & Rice, 1018 DavisA kitchen fire at Cozy Noodle & Rice, 1018 Davis St., damaged the restaurant, the apartments above it and the adjacent store, Evanston Fire Department officials said Monday.The fire started in the kitchen of the downtown Evanston restaurant at about 4 p.m. Five engines and two trucks responded to the call, and the Skokie Fire Department was also called. More....
Loretto Getting Help From TIF
Globe St.-A West Side hospital is in line to be the major beneficiary of a new tax increment financing district. The Harrison/Central redevelopment area is expected to generate $41 million in tax increment financing revenue, the majority of it expected to go to Loretto Hospital for renovation and expansion. More....
Dahn Hak: Yoga Program Or Dangerous Con?
(CBS) Dahn Hak is a controversial and expensive exercise program sold at centers all over the world, including Chicago.The CBS 2 Investigators report on questions being raised about whether Dahn Hak should more aptly be called the "Dahn Con."As Pam Zekman reports, one woman died trying to follow the teachings of its leader.Dahn Hak Yoga is a blend of exercise, meditation and so-called brain respiration created by Grand Master Ilchi Lee.In books and videotapes, Lee describes how it can channel your energy for healing and spiritual enlightenment."It was like a miracle, seriously," said Dahn member Amy Dobberfuhl.She says Dahn Hak Yoga healed her serious digestive problems. More....
Chicago jobs said based on 'blessed list'
(UPI) -- Testimony about alleged rigged hiring moved close to the Chicago mayor's office Monday when an ex-sewer official said he hired employees from a "blessed list."
Joe Gagliano, who retired in 2002 as a deputy commissioner for the Department of Sewers, said he agreed to hire and promote workers based on their political allegiance to protect his own job, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Gagliano said at least two people recommended for promotions by mayor's office political operative Robert Sorich were unqualified for positions they were given. More.....
Governor signs budget, prepares to roll out education plan
The Southern Illinoisan —Even as the ink was drying on the new state budget, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was making plans Monday to unveil a way to pump more money into the state’s public schools.
Plans for the announcement, set for Tuesday in Chicago, have been taking shape since Blagojevich pow-wowed with state Sen. James Meeks last week. Meeks had been threatening to run a third-party campaign for governor to showcase his belief that more money is needed for schools. More.... More...
County to Auction Former Courts Building at 1340 S. Michigan
Cook County-Starting June 1, 2006 interested bidders will be able to pick up bid packages for the sale of the former Cook County Courts Building at 1340 S. Michigan Avenue.Sealed bids will be recieved for the sale until July 31, 2006.
Click here for more information on this sale.
Student bloggers beware:
School district now can issue punishments based on what's on Web
Daily Herald - Blogs that depict Libertyville or Vernon Hills high school students involved in illegal or inappropriate behavior could officially lead to disciplinary action under a much-publicized policy adopted Monday night.
The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board unanimously approved the policy by updating the codes of conduct for students in athletic, fine arts and extracurricular programs. The rules are effective starting in the 2006-07 term. More.....
Chicago Apple Store Has Green Roof
Treehugger-Apple might have opened their Fifth Avenue retail store to much fanfare. But we prefer their Michigan Ave. store in Chicago. Coz' it's the one with the 2400 sq. ft.
green roof. More....
.
.
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