Illinois House Passes Gambling Legislation AgainSchubert Villanueva Gov. Pat Quinn has not made many friends in the state legislature with his vocal opposition to casino legislation. But the state’s chief executive may have a hard hand this time around, as pro-gambling forces in Springfield have nearly enough votes to override Quinn’s expected veto. Senate... continue reading on Chicagoist
Park District Won't Close Beaches For E. Coli ContaminationPhoto Credit: Mike Travis Red flags be damned — if you want to take a dip in Lake Michigan when its Escherichia coli count exceeds federal safety standards, Chicago lifeguards will no longer stop you. Swim season officially opens Friday and runs through Sept. 3. This year the city’s... continue reading on Chicagoist
Manhunt Tracks Suburban Newlywed Charged With Murder To Mexican BorderArnoldo Jiminez, 30. Credit: Burbank Police. The FBI tracked a southwest suburban Chicago newlywed suspected of killing his bride to the Texas-Mexico border. More than 30 law enforcement agencies have joined the manhunt since police found Estrella Carrera stabbed to death two days after she eloped in City Hall.... continue reading on Chicagoist
Illinois Third Worst State For ForeclosuresImage via rSnapshotPhotos at Shutterstock New data released Wednesday shows while the national foreclosure rate is the lowest its been since 2008, Illinois ranks third from the bottom with almost 7.5 percent of all mortgage loans in delinquency. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s first-quarter report, 4.39 percent of... continue reading on Chicagoist
House Panel Gets No Answers from Indicted Rep. Derrick SmithAfter pleading not guilty in federal court to charges of bribery last week, indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith came before a house panel Thursday and refused to answer any of their questions. The House Special Investigating Committee could recommend sanctions or even expulsion from the House for the freshly... continue reading on Chicagoist
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