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Des Plaines evacuating residents as floods hit high mark
Tribune reporterMore than 30 Des Plaines residents have been evacuated due to floods after the Des Plaines River hit record-setting levels on Friday. The National Weather Service reported the river level at 10.9 feet, surpassing the record of 10.88 feet set on Oct. 1,...Tags: American Red Cross, Government, Public Officials, National Weather Service, U.S. Army
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Flood waters rise dangerously fast in Des Plaines
Tribune reporterAt least four homes were evacuated -- with more possible -- as heavy rains and a swollen Des Plaines River caused widespread flooding throughout Des Plaines Thursday. Home evacuations were concentrated around the Big Bend Lake area, where the Des...Tags: Rivers, Illinois Governor, U.S. Army, Floods, Vehicles
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Gov. Quinn declares 'state of emergency'
Special to the TribuneStanding at the edge of a flooded Elmhurst street, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Thursday he declared Illinois in a state of emergency and state agencies were prepared to provide assistance to local governments. After meeting with state emergency...Tags: Government, Elmhurst, Illinois Governor, Des Plaines, Regional Authority
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Chicago floods: Evacuations, sandbagging as river levels rise
After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding...
Tags: Metra, Highway Transportation, Government, National Weather Service, Brookfield Zoo
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I'll bet GQ won't listen to my advice. Again.
Change of SubjectDear Gov. Pat Quinn: For the benefit of all of us who are weary of the endless back and forth and second guessing between you and the legislature over proposals to expand gambling, assign someone on your staff or at...... -
Sighting: 'Divergent' cast dines at Girl and the Goat
The stars of “Divergent” took a break from factional feuding in the post-apocalyptic sci-fi film currently shooting in Chicago to have dinner together Sunday at Girl and the Goat in the West Loop. Shailene Woodley, whose character leaves the...
Tags: Gold Coast, NBC (tv network), Chicago Hotels, Lifestyle and Leisure, Kenny Williams
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And now for our applause
For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...Tags: Greg Harris, Jack D Franks, Elizabeth Hernandez, Fred Crespo, Elections
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New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help
— A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools. But as with two...
Tags: Government, Chicago Public Schools, Problem Gambling, John J Cullerton, Rahm Emanuel
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Quinn says he's not quite there yet on gambling expansion
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn said today he wants more changes to the gambling expansion bill that passed the Senate as he acknowledged “progress has been made.” “You have to do it right the first time,” said Quinn, who...Tags: Government, Ethics, Illinois Governor, Religion and Belief, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Downers Grove assesses cost, damage from storm
Downers Grove suffered extensive damage in the furious rain storms that tore through the area earlier this month, according to a village report. More than 1,000 residents and business owners reported flood damage and filled out surveys to help determine...
Tags: Government, FEMA, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Politics
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Quinn touts tax-form donations for military families
Tribune reporterWhen Sgt. Jason Hoster deployed to Kuwait last year, the $500 checks supported his father while he underwent chemotherapy for lung cancer. During an earlier tour in Afghanistan, the cash helped his mother cover expenses. Those grants came from the...Tags: Government, Chemotherapy, Regional Authority, Lung Cancer, Army National Guard
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Public officials: Take my advice, please
Another collection of dispatches from Somebody Nobody Asked™, America's pre-eminent unsolicited advice columnist Dear members of the Illinois General Assembly: While I admire the principle and spirit of thrift behind the overwhelming vote last...
Tags: Government, Lobbying, Cook County Government, Regional Authority, U.S. Congress
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Apr 15, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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May 2, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 14, 2013
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Apr 14, 2013
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