Ammad Omar

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Cook County Sherrif's Office Pulls out of Harvey Gun Case; Cites Harvey PD Interference

May. 11, 2010
The Cook County Sheriff's office is pulling out of an investigation into missing guns from a Harvey police shooting range.

Blackhawks Win; On to Conference Finals

May. 11, 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals. Chicago put up three goals in the second period to put a stranglehold on the game, and the series.

The Man Who Broke the Story: Hinz on Pagano

May. 7, 2010
The executive director of the Metra commuter rail service was found dead Friday morning, from an apparent suicide.

Reports: United and US Airways in Merger Talks

Apr. 7, 2010
US Air is reportedly in talks to buy Chicago-based United Airlines. The New York Times reports that US Airways and United are quote “deep in their merger discussions” though a deal isn't expected to be finalized for at least several weeks.

Quinn Cool on School Voucher Plan

Mar. 29, 2010
A voucher program that would allow Chicago Public Schools' students to attend private schools is getting a cool response from Governor Pat Quinn. The school voucher bill passed the state senate easily last week, but Quinn says he's not sure the plan is a good one.

Unfiltered: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Delivers Budget Address

Mar. 10, 2010
Pat Quinn delievered his budget address Wednesday in Springfield. He called for some spending cuts, and a 1 percent tax hike to cover education.

Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon

Mar. 9, 2010
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar says he doubts the state's budget problems will be solved any time soon. 848: Former Governor Jim Edgar Weighs in on the Fiscal CrisisThe Republican says leaders in Springfield lack the political will to dig the state out of a massive budget hole.

Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon

Mar. 9, 2010
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar says he doubts the state's budget problems will be solved any time soon. 848: Former Governor Jim Edgar Weighs in on the Fiscal CrisisThe Republican says leaders in Springfield lack the political will to dig the state out of a massive budget hole.

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