2016 Olympic bid team returns home; Daley says Chicago has bright future even without gamesOctober 3rd, 2009 Daley: Olympic loss won't harm Chicago's futureCHICAGO — It wasn't the homecoming Chicago's Olympic delegation expected. The team returned home empty-handed Saturday, with Mayor Richard Daley suggesting a bid for the 2020 Olympics was unlikely but promising Chicago would come out of the recession even without the economic stimulus of the 2016 Summer Games.
Governor says University of Illinois president at center of admissions scandal to resignSeptember 23rd, 2009 Governor: U of Illinois president to resignCHICAGO — The president of the University of Illinois plans to resign following reports that the school admitted politically connected applicants over more qualified ones, Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday.
Hotel prices fell by 17 percent: Report (Business Capsule)September 16th, 2009 KOLKATA - The average price of a hotel room around the world fell by 17 percent in the first six months of 2009, according to a report by Hotels.com. Part of hospitality major Expedia group, Hotels.com offers more than 100,000 quality hotels and serviced apartments worldwide.
Quinn names 2 new University of Illinois trustees, doesn't challenge 2 others who won't resignAugust 27th, 2009 Quinn names 2 to U of I board, lets 2 others stayCHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday that he won't fire the two University of Illinois trustees who refused to resign amid an admissions scandal, and he started to rebuild the board with new appointees.
From budget to university scandal, Illinois governor gaining reputation as indecisiveAugust 26th, 2009 Illinois governor gaining reputation as indecisiveSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — First, Gov.
Naked City: Gawkers get X-rated views of nude guests at NYC hotel next to new elevated parkAugust 26th, 2009 New park offers X-rated views of NYC hotel guestsNEW YORK — Some guests at a New York City hotel near an elevated park have been offering unobstructed views of themselves. Guests at the Standard Hotel in Manhattan keep failing to close the curtains as they frolic naked in front of their rooms' floor-to-ceiling windows, easily viewed from the High Line park below.
Casella Waste Systems Chief Financial Officer John Quinn resigns to take new jobAugust 17th, 2009 Casella Waste Systems finance chief resignsNEW YORK — Casella Waste Systems, a solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, said Monday that John Quinn is resigning from his role as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. The resignation is effective Sept.
University of Illinois panel says trustees should submit resignations amid clout investigationAugust 7th, 2009 Panel: UofIll. trustees should submit resignationsCHICAGO — A panel is recommending that all University of Illinois trustees voluntarily submit their resignations amid an investigation into the use of political clout to get underqualified students into the school.
Illinois panel: University trustees should resign over politically connected admissionsAugust 7th, 2009 Illinois panel: University trustees should resignCHICAGO — A panel investigating the role that clout played in University of Illinois admissions recommended in its final report released on Thursday that all trustees voluntarily submit their resignations and let Gov. Pat Quinn decide which ones to accept.
University of Illinois trustee chairman resigns amid investigation of admissions practicesAugust 3rd, 2009 Chairman of U of Ill. Board of Trustees resignsCHICAGO — The chairman of the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees resigned Monday amid an investigation into the use of political clout to get underqualified students into the school.
GOP, Democrats face politically loaded budget choices, giving opponents 2010 campaign fuelJuly 21st, 2009 Budget decisions could fuel political backlashSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In state after cash-strapped state, lawmakers are fighting a familiar partisan battle over taxing and spending with a new urgency and higher political stakes as they wrestle with multibillion-dollar deficits forcing widespread budget cuts.
Illinois wants to work with 'exceptionally important' IndiaJuly 4th, 2009 CHICAGO - The governor of President Barack Obama's home state Illinois has expressed a desire to work together with India, saying the people of India are exceptionally important for America. "We want to work together with India, the largest democracy, hand in hand culturally, economically and in other ways to benefit all," said Governor Pat Quinn, addressing the 17th annual convention of Telugu Association of North America (TANA) in Chicago.
Panel to investigate admissions of politically connected students at University of IllinoisJune 11th, 2009 Ill. panel to investigate U. of Ill. admissionsCHICAGO — Illinois Gov.
100 days in, new Illinois governor energizes state capital but his agenda faces rocky roadMay 8th, 2009 Amid turmoil, new Illinois governor nears 100 daysSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — If nothing else, Pat Quinn's first 100 days as governor of Illinois have shown him the highs and lows that come with being in the hot seat.
Ousted Illinois governor debuts as radio hostMarch 26th, 2009 CHICAGO - Ousted Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was accused of trying to sell US President Barack Obama's senator seat, hit Chicago's air waves with his first gig as a radio talk show host. Hosting a morning programme on the local WLS 890-AM Wednesday, Blagojevich took calls and had celebrity guests on the phone.
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