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Morning Shorts
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 - Posted by Paul Richardson * NEW Tribune Editorial: Why Chicago needs charter schools * Four takes on civil unions * The Statehouse Reeder: On young pols, WIU and gays * Illegal immigrant driving bill likely called for House floor vote today * Rockford mayor favors new Springfield lobbying effort * Editorial: Keep the schools’ physical education class waivers * Ryan and co defendants pay up on fines * Zorn: Mandatory silence sends loud message
* CPS expects to cut 270 teachers * Duckworth: I’d consider cabinet job
* Senate passes more training and curfew for teen drivers; more here * Kadner: AG Madigan calls loan scam ‘just evil’ * Allegations Health Facilities Planning Board members’ of meeting sent to panel * McLaughlin: Cash and sunshine needed for transportation network
* Pace to overhaul Will and Cook Co. services * Some protest comments of Cook Co. health bureau chief * Chicago eyes transportation deal for seniors * Sweet: Chicagoan on popular Obama youtube ad: I ‘own’ rights to 1984:
* Cool reception for Stroger when he shows up for jury duty * 50th ward runoff: A battle of extremes * Détente for Dolar and Brewer * Haithcock, Fioretti jab over pay raises in 2nd ward
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- Leroy - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 8:23 am:
>With a Democrat in the White House, Duckworth would likely have sufficient clout to get a job in Washington, possibly even in the Cabinet.
I say make her Secretary of Defense. She was in the Army, so she should know how to run it.
- Squideshi - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 8:44 am:
We need a Commission for Public Service Appointments here in Illinois.
- 50th Ward Resident: Say whaaaaaaa????? - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 9:16 am:
50th Ward
Interesting, Dolar and Brewer have made their peace. But their alliance demonstrates a commitment to bringing effective leadership in the 50th Ward.
What’s COMPLETELY BONKERS is Aftab’s endorsement of Stone. Some commentors have said Stone will do whatever it takes? But have Aftab come on board? Well, both men do share the strategy of scare tactics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr83oIeBezw
But jeez louise! It simply doesn’t make sense!
Even Stone supporters are turned off by this alliance.
- fedup dem - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 9:23 am:
It’s a pity that Toddler wasn’t selected to serve on a jury for some trial that would have lasted say, two or three months. Having him stuck in a jury box would have been a great improvement for county government, at least for the short while.
- DeepFriedOnAStick - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 9:42 am:
Looks like Rockford’s mayor is trying to reinvent the wheel. Why doesn’t he just hire Lon Monk and call it a day?
- Cassandra - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 10:29 am:
Republicans should take note of Duckworth’s potential cabinet opportunities, especially younger candidates mulling statewide runs in a blue state.
You can win for losing.
The Republicans may still win the presidency, but even if they don’t, they’ll be back in power someday with high level jobs to dispense.
- NoGiftsPlease - Wednesday, Mar 28, 07 @ 8:05 pm:
Why’s the city of Chicago giving rides to senior citizens? Isn’t that what the CTA’s for — they even have discount tickets for senior citizens. What CTA does not need is competition for customers from the city. If the service isn’t good enough for seniors, then the mayor ought to make CTA fix it.