Morning Shorts
Monday, Jan 12, 2009 - Posted by Mike Murray
* Collins on Quinn
One thing I will say about (Lt. Gov.) Pat Quinn , from a distance, is, he’s a lousy campaign fundraiser. And that..gives me some sense of respect for him…..former U.S. Atty. Patrick Collins on “Chicago Tonight,” 1-7-09
* Bill Foster, salaries, and food banks plus Sunday Shorts
* Opinion: Inspector general law ripe for reform
* IDOT move not immediately affected
Area lawmakers said the Illinois House vote to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich will have no effect on the state’s plans to move 150 traffic safety jobs to southern Illinois.
* Why the Mayor Is Mad
Mayor Daley is spitting mad. Furious over Chicago Sun-Times/NBC5 News reports on a clout-heavy deal to buy site of the venerable Chicago Christian Industrial League, relocate the charity’s homeless shelter and replace it with pricey condos. As a tragic consequence, a century-old mission may now go bankrupt at a time when its services are needed most.
I’d argue that taxpayers should be raining down wrath on City Hall instead, but you be the judge.
* 25 schools set for shakeup
* City wants its money back
* Parking meters that take coins are on the way out in Chicago
With rates increasing, high-tech upgrades coming as private firm replaces old pole-mounted meters
* Hey, seniors: Sign up for those free rides
* Pain at the pumps, part two
* ComEd powers up its fleet of cars
* Safety council: Ban cell phones while driving
* Preserve Health Coverage for Illinois’ Working Families
* Illinois Poverty News Weekly
* Mike North’s new direction
- wordslinger - Monday, Jan 12, 09 @ 12:38 pm:
Tim Novak continues to do excellent work at the Sun-Times. This Cellini guy gets a taste of everything in this state.
- Anon - Monday, Jan 12, 09 @ 2:34 pm:
I can’t believe this fool we call a Governor, still has the ability to move IDOT. What else are we going to see before he’s gone?