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Illinois poised to let 17-year-olds vote in primaries
— Gov. Pat Quinn and other prospective governor candidates might be targeting a new voting group during the primary elections next year: 17-year-olds. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 43-9 to allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries, but only if they...
Tags: Regional Authority, Voting, Christine Radogno, Lincolnshire, Primaries
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Lake Bluff OKs incentive package for target
The Lake Bluff Village Board is giving a proposed Target store some extra incentives to move into the west side of town. "The idea of a Target store and the additional out lot buildings will help generate revenues that aren't currently here," said...Tags: Local Government, Target, Lake Bluff
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Man pleads guilty to being ringleader in Waukegan man's revenge killing
Special to the TribuneThe ringleader of four people accused of beating and torturing to death a Lake County man pleaded guilty to murder today. Roberto Guzman, 25, of Waukegan, described in a statement in court how he planned the revenge killing of fellow Waukegan resident...Tags: Justice System, Prosecution, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Shootings
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Regional airport towers to stay open
Federal aviation regulators will keep 149 contractor-staffed airport towers open at least through Sept. 30 after Congress authorized budget transfers to stave off planned closings. The move affects several Illinois airports whose towers were set to...
Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Ray LaHood, Justice System, Barack Obama, Air Transportation Delays
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Waukegan Public Library gets national award at White House ceremony
At a White House ceremony Wednesday, first lady Michelle Obama honored the Waukegan Public Library for setting goals more ambitious than providing a quiet building full of books. The north suburban library was one of 10 institutions to win this year's...
Tags: Museums, Ray Bradbury, Libraries, Arts and Culture
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Midway's air traffic control tower to stay open overnight
Midway Airport has received a reprieve from possible overnight closings of its air traffic control tower, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski said Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce Wednesday that 72 airports, including Midway,...
Tags: Daniel Lipinski, Federal Aviation Administration, Bloomington, Southwest Airlines Co., Air Transportation Delays
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Midway Airport gets reprieve from overnight tower closures
Tribune reporterMidway Airport has received a reprieve from possible overnight closures of its air-traffic control tower, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski said Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce on Wednesday that 72 airports, including Midway,...Tags: Daniel Lipinski, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines Co., Bloomington, Air Transportation Delays
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Chicago suburbs ready to play for new casinos
While lawmakers debate a plan to expand gambling in Illinois, some Chicago suburbs are already jockeying to cash in as hosts to the next generation of casinos. Waukegan, North Chicago and Park City in Lake County, along with six townships in southern...
Tags: North Chicago, Midway Airport, Highway Transportation, Calumet City, Executive Branch
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New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help
— A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools. But as with two...
Tags: Regional Authority, Elections, O'Hare International Airport, Midway, Chicago Public Schools
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Benedictine monk accused of attempted child abduction
Tribune reporterA judge set bail today at $50,000 for a long-time Benedictine monk accused of trying to abduct a 14-year-old girl in far north suburban Antioch this week. Thomas M. Chmura, 57, of the 12600 block of 224th Avenue in Benet Lake, Wis., appeared in Lake...Tags: Kidnapping, Justice System, Judges, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice
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Renewed gambling expansion push picks up steam
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- A renewed push to greatly expand gambling in Illinois surfaced today, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind a plan the state Senate quickly approved. Like two previous bills that Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed, the latest...Tags: Elections, O'Hare International Airport, Midway, North Chicago, Park City
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Spring choral concert at CLC The spring choral concert, inspired by the theme, "Spring: A Time to Sing and Celebrate," will be held Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. at the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the CLC Grayslake...Tags: Cinco de Mayo, China, Services and Shopping, The Drowsy Chaperone (musical), Arts and Culture
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