Midday News Links
By Staff in News on Aug 10, 2011 5:40PM
- Gov. Quinn signs legislation to increase electronics recycling in Illinois. [Inbox, IGNN]
- Quinn also tapped Alexi Giannoulias to head the State Community College Board. [Sun-Times]
- the mother of Todd Brown, wwho was shot on the State Street bridge Monday, says it's a miracle he's alive. Brown is in serious condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. [Sun-Times]
- Mayor Emanuel announced that the Department of Buildings is moving forward with plans to implement new measures that will improve efficiency and process in the building permitting process: saving tax payer dollars and cutting down on time in the permitting line. [Inbox, Link]
- Plans are in the works for Valparaiso, IN to build a statue in honor of native son Orville Redenbacher. [Orville Redenbacher">Chicago Breaking News]
- The gambling bill passed in Springfield raises the specter of political influence. Really? [Chicago News Cooperative]
- Alex Kotlowitz helps launch Chicago magazine's online "Writer in Residence" program. [Chicago Mag]
- Former Bear Rashaan Salaam auctions off his Heisman Trophy ring. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
