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Police Fatally Shoot West Side Teen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Authorities say a Chicago police officer shot and killed a 16-year-old in the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood during a foot chase Thursday night. We report from our West Side bureau.

A Renaissance Man of Chicago’s South Side

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicagoans are remembering a veritable renaissance man who died Thursday.

United Flights Leaving O'Hare Stalled

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

United Computer Problems Fixed at O'Hare

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

United Airlines' computers are back up and running at O'Hare International Airport, slowly easing long lines of passengers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The Ledge Opens at the Sears Tower

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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The days of leaning up against the Sears Tower windows for a better view are over. Starting Thursday a glass viewing deck called the Ledge offers a straight down look at the city from the 103rd floor.

Quinn's Income Tax Hike Still a Tough Sell to Some Lawmakers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was in Chicago on Friday trying to drum up support for an income tax hike.

Quinn's 'Credibility Gap'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Another year, another Illinois budget crisis. It seems like an annual event, but Governor Pat Quinn says this year is like none other.

Shelter Turns Away Women, Blames State Budget

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A women's shelter in West Suburban Aurora, Illinois has closed its doors, because of the state's ongoing budget turmoil. Kristin Good works at the Mutual Ground shelter.

Some Chicago Unions Say No More Talk of Furloughs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and labor leaders say they're close to reaching a deal to avoid layoffs. But some unions say they can't afford the plan the mayor is proposing.

Illinois Lawmakers Due Back July 14th

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Illinois lawmakers are due back in Springfield in about two weeks to act on the state's budget. Democrat John Cullerton is president of the state Senate. He says lawmakers may override the governor's veto of some budget legislation. Cullerton acknowledges the budget passed so far is only a temporary solution.

CULLERTON: The governor could manage the government without shutting it down for a period of time while we get the Republicans on board. There seems to be some movement by the Republicans toward possibly supporting an income tax, but they need some time, and they've told us this.

Senate Republicans say it could be a while before they start talking about a tax increase. Deputy GOP Leader Dale Righter says some of the reform his party is demanding will take months to develop. That includes pension and Medicaid changes. Righter says the legislature should pass a three month temporary budget so social service agencies and state employees get paid.