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* Average CPS freshman, 19 absences, 2.6 Fs; more here

* Illinois ACT scores are up but still low

* Daley calls tax on bottled water good for budget, environment

Money-wise, it’s a good idea. Environmental-wise, it’s a good idea, too….There’s so much plastic in our lives. It’s amazing. Every time you look, there’s plastic all over,” Daley said Tuesday.

Asked whether it was fair to punish people for following doctors’ advice to stay hydrated, the mayor said, “Well, it all depends what effect you’re having upon the environment — not just upon their body, but upon the environment.”

* Transportation Dept. is clean new leader insists

* Three OTB sites win approval from the state

* Ameren plan for Illinois blackouts is presented

* EPA will ask BP to offset pollution

* Daley says to hold off on boycott, pressure building on BP

* PrairieStateBlue: Lipinski paranoia goes mainstream

* Circuit chief judge may join field vying to replace LaHood

* Lynn Sweet: Hastert hanging it up

* Hastert exit expected

* County worker allegedly took $169,000; more here

* Mayor selects new planning chief and other city positions

posted by Paul Richardson
Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 7:34 am

Comments

19 absenses is a lot and that is an average! If they are missing that much, let them go as they will likely bring down the performance of other kids. Sad to say, but what else is there to do?

Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 8:51 am
Quinn on recall

http://www.hoinews.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=44869

Comment by np Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:03 am
My wife refills a plastic water company bottle from our Hinkley/Schmitt stand, giving her room temp or cold water on demand. No need to have more than one in the house. New tax position, de minimis.

Comment by Truthful James Wednesday, Aug 15, 07 @ 9:13 am