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    Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Residents rescued as rivers rise and levees break

    With a few more rain showers and even snow flurries predicted in the Chicago area Friday, rescue workers pulled stranded residents from their flood-damaged homes while Gov. Pat Quinn declared 38 counties state disaster areas.
    Tribune reporters
    With a few more rain showers and even snow flurries predicted in the Chicago area Friday, rescue workers pulled stranded residents from their flood-damaged homes while Gov. Pat Quinn declared 38 counties state disaster areas. Gov. Quinn’s office...

    Tags: Government, National Weather Service, Natural Disasters, Traffic, Rivers

    2. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Des Plaines evacuating residents as floods hit high mark

    Tribune reporter
    More than 30 Des Plaines residents have been evacuated due to floods after the Des Plaines River hit record-setting levels on Friday. The National Weather Service reported the river level at 10.9 feet, surpassing the record of 10.88 feet set on Oct. 1,...

    Tags: Government, Public Officials, National Weather Service, U.S. Army, Politics

    3. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Flood waters rise dangerously fast in Des Plaines

    At least four homes were evacuated -- with more possible -- as heavy rains and a swollen Des Plaines River caused widespread flooding throughout Des Plaines Thursday.
    Tribune reporter
    At least four homes were evacuated -- with more possible -- as heavy rains and a swollen Des Plaines River caused widespread flooding throughout Des Plaines Thursday. Home evacuations were concentrated around the Big Bend Lake area, where the Des...

    Tags: Rivers, U.S. Army, Services and Shopping, Illinois Governor, Bodies of Water

    4. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Gov. Quinn declares 'state of emergency'

    Standing at the edge of a flooded Elmhurst street, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Thursday he declared Illinois in a state of emergency and state agencies were prepared to provide assistance to local governments.
    Special to the Tribune
    Standing at the edge of a flooded Elmhurst street, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Thursday he declared Illinois in a state of emergency and state agencies were prepared to provide assistance to local governments. After meeting with state emergency...

    Tags: Government, Springfield, Regional Authority, Elmhurst, St. Charles (Kane, Illinois)

    5. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Chicago floods: Evacuations, sandbagging as river levels rise

    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding the big concern.
    After wreaking havoc on the morning commute, closing schools and prompting scattered evacuations, the massive storm that dumped upwards of a half-foot of rain on parts of the Chicago area overnight is expected to continue throughout the day, with flooding...

    Tags: Government, Health and Safety at School, National Weather Service, Brookfield Zoo, Natural Disasters

    6. Apr 12, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  6. I'll bet GQ won't listen to my advice. Again.

    Change of Subject
    Dear Gov. Pat Quinn: For the benefit of all of us who are weary of the endless back and forth and second guessing between you and the legislature over proposals to expand gambling, assign someone on your staff or at......
    7. Apr 15, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  7. Sighting: 'Divergent' cast dines at Girl and the Goat

    The stars of “Divergent” took a break from factional feuding in the post-apocalyptic sci-fi film currently shooting in Chicago to have dinner together Sunday at Girl and the Goat in the West Loop.
    The stars of “Divergent” took a break from factional feuding in the post-apocalyptic sci-fi film currently shooting in Chicago to have dinner together Sunday at Girl and the Goat in the West Loop. Shailene Woodley, whose character leaves the...

    Tags: Dining and Drinking, Carla Gugino, Lifestyle and Leisure, Kerry Wood, Gold Coast

    8. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help

    — A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools.
    — A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools. But as with two...

    Tags: Government, Lifestyle and Leisure, Problem Gambling, Kirk W Dillard, Regional Authority

    9. May 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Quinn says he's not quite there yet on gambling expansion

    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn said today he wants more changes to the gambling expansion bill that passed the Senate as he acknowledged “progress has been made.”
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn said today he wants more changes to the gambling expansion bill that passed the Senate as he acknowledged “progress has been made.” “You have to do it right the first time,” said Quinn, who...

    Tags: Government, Pension and Welfare, Values, Lifestyle and Leisure, Religion and Belief

    10. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Downers Grove assesses cost, damage from storm

    Downers Grove suffered extensive damage in the furious rain storms that tore through the area earlier this month, according to a village report.
    Downers Grove suffered extensive damage in the furious rain storms that tore through the area earlier this month, according to a village report. More than 1,000 residents and business owners reported flood damage and filled out surveys to help determine...

    Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Politics, FEMA

    11. Apr 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Quinn touts tax-form donations for military families

    When Sgt. Jason Hoster deployed to Kuwait last year, the $500 checks supported his father while he underwent chemotherapy for lung cancer. During an earlier tour in Afghanistan, the cash helped his mother cover expenses.
    Tribune reporter
    When Sgt. Jason Hoster deployed to Kuwait last year, the $500 checks supported his father while he underwent chemotherapy for lung cancer. During an earlier tour in Afghanistan, the cash helped his mother cover expenses. Those grants came from the...

    Tags: Government, Streamwood, Regional Authority, Willowbrook, Chemotherapy

    12. Apr 14, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  12. Public officials: Take my advice, please

    <em>Another collection of dispatches from Somebody Nobody Asked&trade;, America's pre-eminent unsolicited advice columnist </em>
    Another collection of dispatches from Somebody Nobody Asked™, America's pre-eminent unsolicited advice columnist Dear members of the Illinois General Assembly: While I admire the principle and spirit of thrift behind the overwhelming vote last...

    Tags: Government, U.S. Senate, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois General Assembly, Regional Authority

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