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Stronger competition for Rivers Casino?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:02:51 +0000

Owners of Elgin’s Grand Victoria Casino, which until last year was the hottest casino in Illinois, are teaming up with the city of Elgin to explore whether to build a multipurpose entertainment facility that could help them better compete with the new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.

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Sen. Mark Kirk Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Stroke

Jen Sabella — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0000

Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk suffered a stroke over the weekend and today went under the knife to relieve swelling around his brain. [ more › ]

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New helmet, cellphone laws may be afoot in 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:22:05 +0000

What new transportation laws could be enacted this year? Try a cellphone ban and motorcycle helmets for starters. That’s what officials were talking about at Secretary of State Jesse White’s Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety. National Safety Council VP John Ulczycki thinks 2012 should be the year motorcyclists in Illinois are required to wear helmets. “Illinois is only one out of three…

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Extra Extra: Illinois Unemployment Rate Falls

AP — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Gov. Quinn heads to Brazil, the state unemployment rate falls, and other news. [ more › ]

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Around Town: More Snow Shots

Will Guzzardi — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Here are some more photos from Friday’s snowfall. [ more › ]

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Restaurant News: Urban Union Opens This Week, Fish Bar Raises Money for Shedd Aquarium & More

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Urban Union and Bread & Wine open, Fish Bar supports the Shedd, Southport Grocery & Cafe offers a pancake deal, and SmallBar Fullerton taps four casks on Friday. [ more › ]

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Metropolis exec: Theater needs ‘business management’

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:38:53 +0000

Executive Director Charlie Beck knows he was hired to get the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights on sounder financial footing, but he thinks edgier programming, and a greater connection to the community, has its place, too.

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Why some suburban politicians are aiming for higher — or lower — office

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:23:01 +0000

State Sen. Chris Lauzen is running for Kane County Board instead of seeking re-election to the Senate. Karen McConnoughay is running for Illinois Senate instead of seeking a new term as Kane County Board chairman. What compels candidates to switch gears and look to different levels of government for jobs?

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Legislation In Springfield Could Take Cellphone Driving Ban Statewide

Rickhouse — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:45:00 +0000

State Rep. John D’Amico (15th, D-Chicago) introduced HB3972 , which would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code so that drivers may not talk on their cellphones except in a hands-free capacity. [ more › ]

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Out of the gang, but still on the database

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:01:59 +0000

Police departments across Illinois keep internal gang databases or populate a state roster meant to help investigations and officer safety. Some individuals on the lists, however, say the label is unfair. For those who say they’re on the list despite leaving the gang lifestyle, or never becoming a part of it, it comes with consequences they believe they should not have to face.

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