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Attorney Gen. Madigan Assigns Teams to Monitor Illinois Primary Election
March 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that more than 160 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from her staff will be working throughout the state on Tuesday, continue reading »
Gingrich Wants UPS and FedEx to Find the “Illegal Immigrants” in the Country
March 15, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
For the one or two people that are currently following the Presidential candidacy of Newt “I can still win” Gingrich, he is currently spouting off about immigration in Illinois, where he is visiting ahead of the Tuesday primary. continue reading »
Mayor Announces $290 Million Public Space Investment, More Parks Coming
March 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a coordinated citywide effort to invest $290 million over the next five years to complete more than 800 projects in parks, continue reading »
Attorney Gen. Madigan: DHS Caseworker Guilty in Kickback Scheme
March 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Chicago ─ Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a Cook County jury has found an Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker guilty on fraud and official misconduct charges for allegedly bilking the state out of thousands of dollars. continue reading »
Advocates Rally for Constitutional Amendment To Enforce Legal Rights of Crime Victims
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Advocates Rally for Constitutional Amendment To Enforce Legal Rights of Crime Victims. Marsy's Law, or HJRCA 29, would amend the Illinois Constitution to protect crime victims and their families. continue reading »
Federal Court in Illinois Shuts Down Nationwide “Employee Benefit Plan” Tax Scheme
March 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A federal court has permanently barred Tracy L. Sunderlage, Linda Sunderlage and four companies from operating an alleged scheme to help high-income individuals attempt t continue reading »
Chicago’s Skidmore Owings on Design Team Shortlist for new Embassy in Mexico City
March 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has shortlisted nine design teams for the New Embassy Compound in Mexico City, Mexico. continue reading »
Chicago Police Announce Consolidations and More Police on Street
March 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The consolidations mark the first major change in District structure in more than 30 years, and optimizes beat formations to meet the growing needs of communities across the city. continue reading »
Early Voting Recommended in Chicago- Find Out Where Here
March 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
EARLY VOTING: There are only 25 days until the Primary Election, Tuesday, March 20, 2012. However, early voting began Monday, Feb. 27th and will end on March 15th. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Sustainability-Focused Twitter Feed and Web Page
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Continues Commitment to Promoting Sustainability For All Chicagoans. The Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that it would launch a new sustainability webpage and Twitter account, continue reading »
Culturally Responsive Teaching Model to Expand in Chicago & Suburbs
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Students’ academic achievement and social development grew from a curriculum that uses culture as the foundation for literacy and fine arts instruction—according to a three-year independent study conducted by nonprofit Changing Worlds and its research partner, Loyola University’s Center for Urban Research continue reading »
Gov. Quinn’s Budget Includes Devastating Cuts for Illinois’ Latino Families
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
As Illinois' fiscal crisis continues to ravage the state--Illinois has $8 billion in unpaid bills--the fiscal year 2013 (FY13) budget proposed yesterday by Gov. Pat Quinn delivered a healthy dose of reality. continue reading »
President Obama Sings “Sweet Home Chicago” (VIDEO)
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Last night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an incredible group of performers for a night of blues music as part of the PBS "In Performance at the White House" series. continue reading »
Governor Quinn to Deliver Grim 2013 Budget
February 22, 2012 | by Stateline by Daniel C. Vock
While some states are increasing their spending levels for the first time since the recession began, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will be presenting a much less optimistic scenario when he unveils his fiscal 2013 budget on Wednesday continue reading »
Former NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez Tells Latino Students ‘Anything is Possible’
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Earlier this week, former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to a number of Latino high school students in Chicago. Hernandez told the students at the 2012 Student Lead continue reading »
