City Room - News in Brief

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Daley Fills Two Chicago City Council Vacancies

Daley has appointed "Joe" Moreno and Deborah Graham to fill aldermanic vacancies.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room

Feds: Don't Move Blagojevich Trial Date

Defense had asked for more time to prepare.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Associated Press

Changes to No Child Left Behind Welcomed, Scorned

States would determine what it means to be ready for college and career.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Linda Lutton

Thousands May Move Out of Illinois Mental Institutions

An agreement to end a lawsuit launched by the Illinois ACLU could allow more than 4,500 people with mental illnesses to leave the state's mental institutions and move into more independent living situations.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Alex Keefe

Quinn Continues Schools Tour While Pushing Tax Hike

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn visits another school while pushing his plan for education funding.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room

Judge Will Decide Whether to Lift Restraining Order on Abortion Law

Illinois law requires parents to be notified if their teen daughter gets an abortion.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Susie An

Body Scanners Debut at O'Hare

The TSA will demonstrate its imaging device to the media.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Susie An

Key Lawmakers Receptive to DJJ-DCFS Merger

Quinn released the plan last week.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Quinn One Step Closer to Finding Running Mate

Illinois Democratic officials will begin interviewing candidates for the No. 2 post.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room

Illini Basketball Fans Relieved After Win over Wisconsin

University of Illinois fans are hoping the upset victory over Wisconsin will earn their team a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Posted on 3.13.2010 by City Room

Charter Schools Feel Budget Heat

CPS budget officials have told charters their per pupil funding could be cut by 18 percent. Additional cuts could worsen the pain.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Linda Lutton

South Side Irish Celebration Continues as Family Fest

The event will be at the Beverly Arts Center.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Natalie Moore

Quinn Supports Plan to Move Primary Election

Governor Pat Quinn says this year's February primary was too early.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by City Room

Reputed Chicago Mobster Pleads Not Guilty

Rudolph Fratto is accused of rigging bids at McCormick Place.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Susie An

Mayor Daley Supports Taser Expansion

Daley says Tasers are safer than guns.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Susie An

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