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In Florida, a question of timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...
Tags: Rick Scott, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, The Miami Herald, Death Penalty
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In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...Tags: The Miami Herald, Death Penalty, Government, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Law toughens penalties for social media-linked attacks
Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Saturday a measure that allows stiffer penalties for people convicted of using social media to organize mob attacks. Social media has made it easier for groups of people to orchestrate violence, including those related to...Tags: Prisons, Executive Branch, Judges, Magnificent Mile, Gang Activity
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Column: In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn’t change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Rick Scott, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, The Miami Herald
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Bill allows tougher penalties in social media based mob attacks
Tribune reporterGov. Pat Quinn signed into law Saturday legislation that calls for stiffer penalties on people who text or use social media to organize mob attacks. Social media has made it easier for groups of people to orchestrate violent crimes throughout the city,...Tags: Prisons, Electronics, Executive Branch, Magnificent Mile, Gang Activity
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April flood has brought May headaches
It's been a month since rain drenched the region, turning communities that had never seen major flooding before into national disaster areas. The downpour started April 17, setting records for rainfall. Some of Chicago's suburbs recorded more than 7...
Tags: Barack Obama, American Red Cross, Floods, FEMA, John F. Kennedy
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Illinois Chamber, AFL-CIO agree on compromise over fracking rules
It's no secret our two organizations, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, don't always see eye to eye on issues. However, we're proud that the issue of hydraulic fracturing is one where our voices have united as part of a broader coalition...Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Environmental Cleanup
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Casino bill would give city unparalleled control
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing lawmakers to pass a gambling bill that would allow the city to weigh its choice of a casino operator in secret and forbid state regulators from taking away its license. The legislation also would grant the mayor authority...
Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Organized Crime, Malpractice, Regional Authority, Values
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Medical marijuana at last?
Illinois can't be accused of rushing to embrace medical marijuana: The first state to allow it did so in 1996, and the General Assembly is only now getting around to approving the idea. Whether it will become law is not clear: It now goes to Gov. Pat...
Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Drugs and Medicines, Substance Abuse, Health Treatments, Pat Quinn
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Chicago State board stands behind president
Tribune reporterThe Chicago State University board of trustees said this morning it supports President Wayne Watson, who earlier this year was on the verge of taking a yearlong sabbatical as the board started making plans for replacing him. Instead, the current board,...Tags: Politics, Government, Chicago State University, Pat Quinn, Executive Branch
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Illinois Senate approves bill to legalize medical marijuana
Illinois has come within a signature of becoming the 19th state to allow marijuana use for medical purposes. On Friday, the state Senate voted 35-21 to approve a medical marijuana measure, which now will head for Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. The...
Tags: AIDS, Marijuana Use, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Prescription Drugs
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Editorial: It's about safe water
A state board assigned to protect the environment is taking a second look at a controversial ruling it issued last year. The Illinois Pollution Control Board will revisit a ruling on groundwater protection at certain dump sites. The board has...
Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Politics, Government
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May 17, 2013
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May 17, 2013
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May 18, 2013
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