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Chicago suburbs ready to play for new casinos
While lawmakers debate a plan to expand gambling in Illinois, some Chicago suburbs are already jockeying to cash in as hosts to the next generation of casinos. Waukegan, North Chicago and Park City in Lake County, along with six townships in southern...
Tags: Local Government, Politics, Hazel Crest, East Hazel Crest, Values
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Kirk makes first public appearance in Illinois since stroke
During his first official public appearance in Illinois since he suffered a major stroke, Sen. Mark Kirk on Friday announced that "rehab works" and said he hopes his steady improvement serves to encourage others with medical challenges. Kirk took...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Politics, Federal Election Commission, Republican Party, Political Fundraising
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Kirk at 1st public appearance in Ill. since stroke: 'Rehab works'
Tribune reporterMaking what was billed as his first official public appearance in Illinois since he suffered a major stroke, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., took questions from the press at a charter school at Naval Station Great Lakes outside North Chicago this afternoon...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Brad Schneider, Physical Conditions, Chicago Charter Schools, Teaching and Learning
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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: John J Cullerton, Problem Gambling, Politics, Waukegan, O'Hare International Airport
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Renewed gambling expansion push picks up steam
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- A renewed push to greatly expand gambling in Illinois surfaced today, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind a plan the state Senate quickly approved. Like two previous bills that Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed, the latest...Tags: Problem Gambling, John J Cullerton, Politics, Waukegan, O'Hare International Airport
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Barrington Area police blotter: April 24
The following items were taken from Barrington area police records. A 37-year-old Round Lake man was charged with driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage and having an expired driver’s license following an arrest on March 31 near the...
Tags: Barrington, South Barrington, Prosecution
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2 arrested in death of woman in North Chicago
Two men are being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Chicago woman Friday, the same day her younger sister attended President Barack Obama's speech on gun violence, officials said. The pair, 18 and 20, are being...
Tags: Hadiya Pendleton, Politics, U.S. Congress, Gun Control, Barack Obama
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South Side woman shot and killed hours after sibling attends Obama speech
Hours after Destini Warren, 14, attended President Barack Obama's speech that focused on gun violence Friday, her family learned of a tragic irony. Destini's sister, Janay McFarlane, 18, was the victim of the very thing the president condemned at Hyde...Tags: Barack Obama, Hyde Park
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2 questioned in death of woman whose sister attended Obama speech
Tribune reporterTwo people are being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Chicago woman who was killed Friday, the same day her sister attended President Barack Obama's speech on gun violence, officials said Sunday. An 18-year-old man...Tags: Barack Obama, Shootings, Murder
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Mother of woman killed after younger daughter saw Obama prepares for funeral
Tribune reporterThe mother of a woman killed the same day as a younger daughter heard President Barack Obama speak about gun violence in Chicago was left preparing funeral arrangements today as charges were pending against the alleged killers. Angela Blakely finalized...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama, Mount Hope, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Lake County tightens rules on dog attacks
Dogs that attack other dogs can now be impounded in much of Lake County while an investigation is conducted. The changes affect unincorporated Lake County and 40 of the 52 communities in the county that contract animal-control service to the county....
Tags: Waukegan, Animal Attacks
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Death of man beaten by North Chicago police classified as homicide
Tribune reportersLake County Coroner Thomas Rudd has reversed his office’s ruling from “undetermined” to “homicide” in the case of a man who died after North Chicago police restrained him, hit him with batons and shocked him with a Taser....Tags: Waukegan, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, High Blood Pressure, Clarence Thomas
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