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- Quinn shoves aside state’s budget woes
Governor calls for more spending; lawmakers wonder where the money will come from
— Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn served up a State of the State speech Wednesday full of ways to spend more money on college scholarships and preschool and cut taxes on natural gas and families with children. - Curtain may drop on Lollapalooza’s county tax break
Organizers will have to seek County Board’s OK for annual waiver of amusement fee
After years of a free ride courtesy of a clout-laden deal, Lollapalooza might have to start paying Cook County taxes. - State panel delays payment on Soldier Field improvements
ISFA board will review contract with Park District, deal involving Soldier Field
A revamped Illinois Sports Facilities Authority board tabled a measure Wednesday that would approve a $2.6 million payment to the Chicago Park District for improvements to Soldier Field after members decided to review the relationship between the two agencies, including the subsidies the agency is required to give to the district. - Funeral is held for inmate who died after hunger strike in Lake County Jail
Hundreds of people turned out at funeral services Wednesday for Lyvita Gomes, a native of India who died after a hunger strike in Lake County Jail. - Star retired for officer who ‘died doing what he wanted to’
In 21-year veteran Nauden, ‘we lost a great warrior’
Norvell Nauden fondly remembered Wednesday how his brother, Paul, always chose to play the cop rather than the robber when the two were kids. - Lawsuit claims CLTV used wrong photo in story
CLTV used a picture of the wrong man when they aired a story about a man who was charged in a 2011 sexual assault, according to a lawsuit by a man with the same name as the suspect.
- Cops Warn of Northwest Side Robberies
Northwest side women, be alert: there have been a rash of robberies in the late evening or early morning hours recently. - Duckworth Leads Polls, Raja Leads in Cash
Winner of March 20 Democratic primary will face incumbent Joe Walsh in November. - Pros, Cons of Starting a Business in a Down Economy
It’s beyond redundant at this point to inform you that the economy ain’t doin’ all that great. You know it. We know it. But a more interesting area to explore in there is, well, if you’re an entrepreneur, what… - How Much Does Your Alderman Earn?
The Chicago Tribune reveals which aldermanic have taken all their pay raises, and which are still getting by on $104,101 a year. - How Superfan Suits Built a Spandex Empire on $90
One of the most thrilling aspects of being an entrepreneur is your only true limitation is your own imagination. Well, and money, too, but if you can dream it and have the passion, you can make it happen. - How B&N’s Shunning Amazon Affects Chicago Authors
My first outrage of the month came early Wednesday morning when I read this story over on Melville House’s blog about Barnes & Noble refusing to stock books from Amazon’s imprint in their stores.
- Motorist Dies After Heart Attack, Crashing Car On I-57
A 46-year-old man died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack and crashing his car Tuesday on Interstate 57.
- Harrison’s 29 Help St. John’s Defeat DePaul 87-81
D’Angelo Harrison scored a game-high 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, as St. John’s defeated DePaul 87-81 on Wednesday night.
- Iowa Tops Minnesota 63-59
Senior Matt Gatens scored 18 points and Iowa rallied to beat Minnesota 63-59 on Wednesday night and snap a three-game losing streak.
- Ohio, Offutt Topple Northern Illinois 67-58
Walter Offutt scored 19 points and Ohio started the second half on a 12-1 run in a 67-58 victory over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night.
- No. 13 Creighton Routs Illinois State 102-74
Doug McDermott scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half to lead six Creighton players in double figures and the 13th-ranked Bluejays rode a fast start to a 102-74 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night.
- Katy Perry To Make Her First Post-Split Appearance At The Grammy Awards
Katy Perry is expected to perform at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, marking the singer’s first public appearance since her highly publicized split from Russell Brand.
- D303 summit speaker: Don’t teach to the tests
Local school must change the education process to emphasize individual talents rather than one combined test score, an education expert said during Wednesday night’s Summit 303. It’s the only way students will find success in a global economy, the University of Oregon’s College of Education chair said. - Quinn’s touts tax breaks for families, not how to fund them
Illinois is “moving forward,” Gov. Pat Quinn repeatedly declared Wednesday in a State of the State address that offered families and businesses modest tax relief but was almost silent on the looming financial roadblocks that could bring state government to a grinding halt. He proposed ending a tax on natural gas, saying it would help businesses and families alike. - Centegra, Mercy appeal hospital rejections from state board
Undeterred by not one, but two rejections from the state that killed Centegra and Mercy health systems’ plans to build new hospitals in McHenry County, both groups are hoping the third time is a charm. - Facebook to go public, raise $5 billion
Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet social network is going public eight years after its computer-hacking CEO Mark Zuckerberg started the service at Harvard University. That means anyone with the right amount of cash will be able to own part of a Silicon Valley icon that quickly transformed from dorm-room startup to cultural touchstone. - Duckworth gaining on Krishnamoorthi in 8th District fundraising
Tammy Duckworth displayed an edge in fourth-quarter fundraising totals over 8th District Democratic primary opponent Raja Krishnamoorthi, but his overall war chest still remains larger. According to year-end campaign finance reports to the Federal Election Commission, Duckworth, of Hoffman Estates, has $561,651 in cash on hand. Krishnamoorthi, also of Hoffman Estates, has $791,157.
- Motorist Dies After Heart Attack, Crashing Car On I-57A 46-year-old man died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack and crashing his car Tuesday on Interstate 57.
- Harrison’s 29 Help St. John’s Defeat DePaul 87-81D’Angelo Harrison scored a game-high 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, as St. John’s defeated DePaul 87-81 on Wednesday night.
- Iowa Tops Minnesota 63-59Senior Matt Gatens scored 18 points and Iowa rallied to beat Minnesota 63-59 on Wednesday night and snap a three-game losing streak.
- Ohio, Offutt Topple Northern Illinois 67-58Walter Offutt scored 19 points and Ohio started the second half on a 12-1 run in a 67-58 victory over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night.
- No. 13 Creighton Routs Illinois State 102-74Doug McDermott scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half to lead six Creighton players in double figures and the 13th-ranked Bluejays rode a fast start to a 102-74 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night.
- Katy Perry To Make Her First Post-Split Appearance At The Grammy AwardsKaty Perry is expected to perform at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, marking the singer’s first public appearance since her highly publicized split from Russell Brand.