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* Smoking ban constitutional, Will County judge rules…

O’Day also argued that the traffic ticket police used to issue the citation was not appropriate, and that the citations should be heard in front of an administrative agency instead of a criminal hearing. The judge dismissed both motions. Another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

* Critics demand Children’s Museum release proof it considered alternative sites

* Ex-CLTV, WGN Radio broadcaster’s Internet solicitation conviction overturned

* Derail-a-thon? What Gives, CTA?

* Operator blamed in Red Line derailment

* Callahan Questions Schock’s Fiscal Irresponsibility

* Halvorson Campaign Poll Says She’s Beating Ozinga In 11th Congressional Race

* Ozinga talks cash and conservation at the pumps

* Dem poll: Halvorson leads Ozinga

* Facing loss of licenses, some deadbeat parents pay

“This announcement clearly shows that we are making excellent progress in child support. We are sending a message to non-custodial parents that they will be held accountable for not meeting their financial responsibilities.”

* Legislation to relax penalties on ‘Scott’s Law’ goes before governor

* New law that’s inspired by death of Northwestern football player Rashidi Wheeler makes portable defibrillators more widely available

* County Board puts contract on hold

* Stroger pulls plug on questioned contract

Infrastructure Engineering was recommended by Stroger’s capital planning and policy office to receive a $297,911 engineering contract for the installation of lighting and the repaving of a parking lot at a county warehouse on Chicago’s West Side.

* ComEd could seek $3 monthly surcharge, aldermen told

* ComEd: We’re Ready for Summer Energy Demands

posted by Kevin Fanning
Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:00 am

Comments

What exactly will/can be done about gas prices? The dems have majorities in both houses, oppose new drilling, we have not opened any new refineries in years, the oil co execs have been questioned repeatedly and nothing has improved? How are they supposed to control gas prices when I believe prices in Europe and around the world are also going up?

Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:04 am
Im not so sure i believe Callahan - she never seems to offer any substance, just points the finger and says im a daughter of this or that, vote for me! i think voters are smarter.

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:08 am
Wumpus-

For starters, Ozinga could offer to pump gas for $1.99 a gallon at his appearance, like Dan Seals.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:19 am
The net difference in gas prices is a function of government taxes. For instance, in Britain $12.00 per imperial gallon (the equivalent of $9.99 per U.S. gallon) versus 4.25 here in Illinois per U.S. gallon. That indicates that an additional $5.74 is taken out by that government in taxes. Which is clearly why ordinary people use public transportation or drive smaller cars.

Comment by Truthful James Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:24 am
Wumpus, you mean that DEMOCRATS share the responsibility for higher gas prices? You are knocking them off their message with some irritating facts!

And Todd, Todd, Todd. Again? Notice how that rhymes with Rod, Rod, Rod?

Politics in this state will always be interesting with these types of characters.

Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 9:25 am