Ill. prosecutors seek journalism students' grades

WSVN-TV Miami Beach - Sun Nov 08

A Northwestern University professor and journalism students who spent three years investigating the case of a man convicted in the 1978 killing of a security guard believe they have evidence that shows prosecutors put the wrong man behind bars.

1 Dead, 3 Seriously Injured In Chicago Ridge Crash

CBS2 - Sun Nov 08

Share + Nov 8, 2009 11:48 am US/Central CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. An Oak Lawn man was killed and three others seriously injured Saturday when when their vehicle crashed into a garage in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge.

Man dead after vehicle crashes into house

WBBM-AM Chicago - Sun Nov 08

A man died Sunday morning after riding in a vehicle that crashed into a house in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge Saturday night.

Governor Quinn Signs Veto Override Bill

Illinois Government News Network - Sat Nov 07

" November 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that reforms the Cook County Board's veto override power by making it more responsive to the people and a stronger force for democracy.

Quinn OKs plan to help repeal Stroger tax

Daily Herald - Sat Nov 07

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a measure Saturday to make a repeal of Cook County's sales tax easier, but he walked a political tightrope in doing so.

Quinn To Sign Cook County Veto Legislation

CBS2 - Sat Nov 07

Share + Nov 7, 2009 1:54 pm US/Central Gov. Pat Quinn was planning Saturday to sign legislation that would make it easier for Cook County commissioners to roll back the county's controversial sales tax hike.

Jail employee accused of stealing from inmates

WAND-TV Decatur - Fri Nov 06

A Cook County Jail employee has been accused of stealing money from inmates as they were processed into the facility.

Cook County isn't the biggest taxer

Daily Herald - Fri Nov 06

I just received my second installment property tax bill and it was up almost 10 percent over last year.

Celebrate Creek Stabilization At Ribbon Cutting

Journal & Topics Newspapers - Fri Nov 06

The Dept. of Public Works for the Village of Wheeling, Capital Projects & Design Division, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, Nov.

Cook County Proposes Plan to Lure Filmmakers to Area

WBEZ-FM Chicago - Thu Nov 05

The Dark Knight and Public Enemies are just two of a number of films that were shot in and around Chicago in recent years.