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Illinois House approves rewrite of telecom bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — A plan to modernize Illinois telecommunications law and create jobs unanimously passed the Illinois House on Wednesday, despite warnings from consumer groups that it may mean…
Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico
(CNN) — Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels’ efforts to limit information. In places such as Reynosa, where gunbattles were a regular occurrence last week, official confirmation of violence came days later.
CTA bus drivers are nation’s 3rd highest paid
CHICAGO (CBS) ― It turns out CTA bus drivers are the third highest paid in the country. The news comes after the Chicago Transit Authority made massive service cuts and laid off more than 1,000 workers last month.
‘Speed-dating’ doctors woo patients
New in town, Brandy Preston reasoned that it was only lunch. She liked the fact that there were no strings attached. If she didn’t like the person, she could just…
Dispatchers recognized for helping nab robbery suspect
ANTIOCH (STMW) — Two public safety dispatchers, Charisce Anderson and Kim Winandy, have been recognized by village officials for their quick response to an armed robbery in Lake Villa. “Dispatchers don’t get nearly enough credit for what they do.
Funeral For Whale Trainer Killed By Orca
CHICAGO (CBS) – Friends and family are saying their goodbyes to a top trainer drowned by a killer whale at SeaWorld. A funeral mass for the Northwest Indiana native was held at St.
Rotary Club of Palatine announces charity allocations
The Rotary Club of Palatine presented over $26,000 in charitable donations to 14 area organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the American Legion Hall at 122 West Palatine Road in Palatine.
Cook Co. considers renaming forest preserve to honor Hansen
Cook County Board members next week will consider renaming a forest preserve in honor of former Commissioner Carl R. Hansen.
Chicago bar owner sentenced to federal prison
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago bar owner who deliberately under-reported $321,300 in income saying confidently that the Internal Revenue Service had “bigger fish to fry” has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. Timothy Juliusson must report to prison May 24 to start serving the sentence U.S.
Storm drops 3-4 inches of wet, slushy snow across area
A winter weather advisory that was expected to be in effect until noon is about to be canceled by the National Weather Service. The system, which blew through Sunday and into this morning, dumped between 3 and 4 inches across the Chicago area, meteorologists said.