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Once upon a time, American political conventions were moments of great expectations. As Republican and Democratic delegates decamped to traditional convention cities, the actual nominees for the fall election were often still an open question.
Luis Gutierrez the morning of June 30. About 100 supporters with signs complained that the 4th District congressman was not using his influence as a member of the 15-member Democratic National Convention drafting committee to adequately stand up for immigrants facing deportation. Gutierrez was appointed to the national committee by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Illinois State Capitol with Republican leaders Rep. Jim Durkin and Sen. Christine Radogno June 30. For a state that has been livin' on a prayer - and court decrees - for agency funding, a stopgap budget that only gets "halfway there" seems both ironic and appropriate. State lawmakers' compromise move Thursday to approve a six-month budget ensures that schools dependent on state funding, including Chicago Public Schools, open in the fall.
There's a chance of severe storms Wednesday evening, including hail, a big downpour, and possibly even a tornado. It will be cooler, with a high of 76 and a low of 70. [ AccuWeather ] Governor Bruce Rauner hasn't made a splashy announcement yet, but he told the Tribune editorial board Monday that he'll run for governor again in 2018.
Chicago Board of Trade corn, wheat declined more on Friday, while soybeans extended a little gains as USDA's report showed demand for U.S. soybeans has improved. The most active corn contract for July delivery fell 3.50 cents, or 0.82 percent, to close at 4.23 dollars per bushel.
Chicago Board of Trade corn, wheat settled higher for their fifth successive trading days on Tuesday, while soybeans also extended a little gains. The most active corn contract for July delivery was higher of 0.5 cents, or 0.12 percent, to close at USD4.2775 per bushel.
"On Memorial Day I particularly want to thank the Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly for putting politics aside and doing the right thing for Chicago taxpayers, and for our first responders. We in the city agreed to step up and finally do our part to and responsibly fund these pensions, and I want to thank Springfield for doing their part as well.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Fire Department Commissioner Jose Santiago recognized 70 new graduates of the Fire Academy during a ceremony today at Navy Pier. Under the Emanuel Administration, the city has graduated nearly 800 individuals through the Fire Academy, and 120 candidates are being trained at the Academy today.
The City of Chicago has made notable progress on expanding its network of protected bike lanes into more community areas and communities of color than it had before Rahm Emanuel became mayor, but it seems nothing is better about the way bicyclists and pedestrians are accommodated around construction projects . The city has even beefed up detour rules multiple times to benefit human-powered transportation.