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By Rachelle Bowden in News on Apr 14, 2007 12:50AM

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  • In June, IN is getting I-Zoom, which is their version of I-Pass. Now IL and IN are fighting about what to charge tollway drivers who use the I-Zoom and I-Pass transponders. I-Zoom users will get a 50% discount when using IL toll roads, but I-Pass users will get no discount on IN toll roads.
  • Here is why you shouldn't put $30 on your Chicago Card.
  • A janitor at a Highland Park synagogue is in big trouble for putting a video camera in a restroom and taping at least 20 kids in the past few weeks.
  • A Naperville teacher was caught on tape slapping an African-American student. The student says it was because he's dating a white girl.

"Metro" via Mark Dawursk.