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Gov. Quinn looks to bump Burris with special election
Story by Ben Protess/ProPublica Feb. 27, 2009 – Just when Roland Burris’ new gig in the U.S. Senate was starting to look safe, Illinois lawmakers devised a plan Thursday to boot him from office. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (you know, the one who replaced Rod Blagojevich) called on state legislators to approve a special election […]
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Chicago community development group says Obama mortgage plan on target
February 26, 2009 Comments Off
Feb. 26, 2009 – Credit experts active in LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Foreclosure Response Fund say they’re optimistic President Barack Obama’s plan for modifying bad mortgages will begin to cure Chicago’s alarming epidemic of home foreclosures. They do have one regret: Something like this plan should have been implemented two or three years ago. […]
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DIY: Make your own logos, web designs, T-shirt designs and more for free
February 26, 2009 Comments OffFeb. 26, 2009 – Today, most people under the age of 30 have been introduced to computer tools that let you paint, manipulate, and create images. For most grade schoolers this is part of art, as well as media literacy. There are plenty of free paint-style programs, even some that come with whatever computer operating […]
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Higher Education Bill to be Heard in Committee Today, Could Cover Full State Tuition for Best Students
February 25, 2009 Comments OffFeb. 25, 2009 – Tens of thousands of Illinois students who maintain a “B” or better grade point average could receive scholarships covering the costs of college tuition and related fees under legislation introduced to the Illinois General Assembly, though opponents of the legislation say it’s too costly. Though it’s unclear whether the proposal — […]
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Feb. 24, 2009 – Chicago Public Schools' plan to close, phase out and turnaround up to 16 schools next year could be stopped under legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the list of school closures was lowered from 22 to 16 Monday by new Schools CEO Ron Huberman. "This sudden interruption of […]
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Story by Nick Tallidis Feb. 23, 2009 – The scene was looking bleak. Local bands and performers, commodities in which Chicago has historically seen no shortage, were struggling to get their names out. Touring musicians referred to the city as the “black hole” of the Midwestern circuit, many skipping it all together. And most disturbing, […]
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DIY: TECH cocktail where you can make friends and connections at the same time.
February 20, 2009 Comments OffTimes are hard. Not every graduate has his or her dream job. What's a struggling young professional to do? When the going gets tough, the techies go networking. If you have an interest in technology, as in being online, working online, creating a the next "killer app," or just networking to find collaborators to help […]
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