Midday News Links
By Staff in News on Jun 2, 2011 7:20PM
- Two police cars collided during a high-speed chase on the West side early this morning. [Tribune]
- With the county health system facing a $40 budget shortfall and $38 million in unpaid Medicaid bills by the state, County Board President expressed "disappointment" with Gov. Quinn for the situation. [Sun-Times]
- Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard announced $75 million in cuts to the system's central office today. [CNC]
- Another bill awaiting Gov. Quinn's signature: legislation allowing for "slow stops" at red lights for bicyclists and motorcyclists. [NBC Chicago]
- An Englewood man convicted in 2008 of dogfighting was arrested again for the same offense. [Tribune]
- Lapoleon Colbert, the last of five defendants in the murder of Derrion Albert, was found guilty. [CBS Chicago]
- Two more lawsuits have been filed in connection with the May 21 Gold Coast truck crash where a Streets and Sanitation driver was allegedly intoxicated while driving. [ABC 7]