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Tony Arnold

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As a reporter on Chicago Public Radio’s Metro Desk, Tony covers politics and criminal justice.

Tony originally joined Chicago Public Radio in March 2006 as a news intern, later becoming a producer for the elections.

Tony’s also been heard on National Public Radio, the CBC, Radio New Zealand, Radio Wales, and Radio Ireland.

Prior to joining Chicago Public Radio, Tony worked as a reporter for WNIJ 89.5 FM in DeKalb, IL, a producer for WMUB 88.5 FM in Oxford, Ohio and as a correspondent for The Lima News in Lima, Ohio.

Tony has a B.A. in American Studies from Miami University.

Originally from Elida, Ohio, Tony resides in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago.
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Illinois Looking to Catch Up on Medicaid Payments

The State of Illinois is trying to catch up on its outstanding Medicaid bills with federal stimulus funds.

Posted on 11.21.2009
Quinn Talks Price for Thomson Prison

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn wants to lease a western Illinois prison for Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Posted on 11.20.2009
Cook County Commissioners Approve Budget

Cook County Commissioners have agreed on a budget for fiscal year 2010.

Posted on 11.20.2009
Earnings Report Shows Sears Continues to Struggle

Despite signs of improvement over last year, Sears Holdings continues to struggle.

Posted on 11.19.2009
Daley Praises Settlement with Bensenville

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he's happy with a plan to move forward with the expansion of O'Hare Airport.

Posted on 11.19.2009
Daley Takes on Medical Examiner Over Michael Scott

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is taking the medical examiner to task for making public comments about the death of Michael Scott.

Posted on 11.18.2009
Stroger Vows to Once Again Veto Sales Tax Cut

Cook County commissioners are back in session today, one day after voting to cut the sales tax.

Posted on 11.18.2009
Cook County Commissioners Vote to Cut Sales Tax

Cook County commissioners have approved a measure to cut the sales tax by half a percentage point.

Posted on 11.17.2009
Illinois Republicans Blast Proposed Transport of Guantanamo Bay Prisoners

Illinois Republicans are reacting to housing Guantanamo Bay inmates in an Illinois prison.

Posted on 11.16.2009
Sales Tax Debate to Continue this Week

A measure to cut part of the Cook County sales tax is scheduled to come up in a special county board meeting this week.

Posted on 11.16.2009
More Illinois Foreclosures Expected

A housing expert says he doesn't expect Illinois' high number of foreclosures to drop any time soon.

Posted on 11.12.2009
Illinois Ranks Third in Foreclosures

A new report lists Illinois as having the third most number of foreclosures in the country last month.

Posted on 11.12.2009
Chicago Budget Hearings to Wrap Up

Today is scheduled to be the final day of Chicago budget hearings.

Posted on 11.12.2009
New Long-Term Medical Center for Veterans Coming to Chicago

The state's capital budget called for a new long-term medical care center for veterans to come to Chicago.

Posted on 11.11.2009
Illinois Begins Releasing Inmates Early Today

Some Illinois prisoners are being released early today to save the state money.

Posted on 11.10.2009
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