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John Williams' Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive!
After hearing food banks were experiencing a shortage on one of their most important staples, peanut butter, we got a nutty idea. So, we spread the word and started a one day peanut butter drive. In a Jif, we had 18 listeners offer their businesses as...Tags: Algonquin, Hebron (McHenry, Illinois), Evergreen Park, Forest Park, Peanut Butter
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The 7th Annual Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
Staff reporterOn March 9, 2012 at 6:00pm, the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure presents the 7th Annual Dancing with Chicago Celebrities. The event boasts six of Chicago's hottest celebrities who show off their newly-learned talent of ballroom...Tags: Entertainment, Politics, Entertainment Events, Dance, Dance
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SNERD - May 16, 2011
Staff reporterMayoral Power Play Mayor Rahm Emanuel was wielding his wide web of newfound mayoral power even before his official oath-taking. At the kick-off event of his official inauguration festivities on Saturday afternoon at Grant Park, Emanuel was ecstatic to...Tags: Al Capone, Crimes, Pakistan, Human Interest, Grant Park
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Clout goes to college
Tribune staff reportersAt a time when it's more competitive than ever to get into the University of Illinois, some students with subpar academic records are being admitted after interference from state lawmakers and university trustees, a Tribune investigation has revealed....Tags: Human Accomplishments, Executive Branch, Government, Justice System, Judges
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Springfield To Examine U of I Admissions
(WGN-AM) - Fallout from questionable admissions practices at the University of Illinois continued today as a state representative called for the resignation of the school system's president and the trustees who meddled with student applications.
State...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Planning Inquiries, Public Officials, Interior Policy
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U of I Lobbyists To Go Before Clout Panel
(WGN-AM)- The state panel scrutinizing the University of Illinois' admissions process gets back to work today with testimony due from two of the school's top lobbyists who were often the conduit between admissions officials and lawmakers interceding on an...Tags: Pat Quinn, Justice System, Judges, Examinations, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois)
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Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Records from Congressman Visclosky's Office
(WGN-AM) - A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of Northwest Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky. It's part of a criminal probe involving a Washington-area lobbying firm that specialized in providing congressional earmarks to defense contractors....Tags: Indiana, Pennsylvania, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Justice System
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Clout Panel's Final Report: U of I Administrators Failed School
(WGN-AM)- After an eight-week investigation found that the state's culture of political dealmaking seeped into the admissions process at the University of Illinois, a state panel called Thursday for resignations and reforms to move the school past the...Tags: Values, Weather, Executive Branch, Government, Pat Quinn
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Money Battle Won By RTA and CTA Over Pace
(WGN-AM)- Regional Transportation Authority directors Thursday failed to resolve a squabble among the three transit agencies that threatens to shut down paratransit service for some 40,000 disabled riders. In a protracted and contentious meeting, a...Tags: Travel, Politics, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, Transportation
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Cook County Assessor Jame Houlihan Announces He Won't Run Again
(WGN-AM)- In a move that could trigger a political domino effect, Cook County Assessor James Houlihan announced today that he won't seek re-election next year and has no immediate plans to run for another office. Within hours, Cook County Democratic...Tags: Primaries, Local Elections, Chicago, Politics, Michael Madigan
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Prosecutor honored for work to protect children
A prosecutor from the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office was one of a few people honored by the U.S. Department of Justice this week for their work to protect and rescue children. Assistant State Attorney Gregory Schiller received the annual...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Prosecution, Lawyers, Prisons, Politics
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