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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Last week Michigan Legislature passed authorization to add high occupancy vehicle - HOV- driving lanes. Gov. Blagojevich is proposing the same for Illinois tollways.
(AP/Sun-Times files)
Blagojevich wants to establish 'free-flow' toll lane A Sun-Times exclusive: Are tollway drivers ready to carpool? Gov. Blagojevich thinks so. He will announce a plan today to allow people who carpool or drive hybrids to use specially designated express lanes on Illinois tollways. Under the plan, the Toll Authority will introduce "Green Lanes."

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Employee found dead in basement
An employee of a North Side restaurant was found dead in the eatery's basement Wednesday afternoon. About 2:30 p.m., police and paramedics were sent to Lucca's Restaurant, 2834 N. Southport about a report of an injured person there, according to initial reports. But the man, whom authorities weren't identifying until his family had been notified, was already dead.
Daley budget includes 929 city layoffs Weis making major changes in CPD Woman found in dumpster was strangled Helicopter crashes in Aurora Rosemont has top bid for casino 2 from Ceasefire arrested on gang, drug charges Suit filed against security firm in Burger King murder Star Bloom High players charged with armed robbery Pace proposes a 25-cent fare hike Bill Kurtis sued over 'Little House' Dart a step closer to resuming evictions Rush son guilty in prison sex case Playboy to cut 55 employees Blagojevich wants to establish 'free-flow' toll lane Where Mayor Daley has gone wrong Daley nephew: No deal for me Police: Man fatally shot at West Side gas station Sheffield's to host dating ex-travaganza Insiders to reap profits from county bond deals Cisse case detectives to be honored On-duty police chief hospitalized following two-car crash Meet CarPool Kenny, an HOV cheater's best friend Only 44% on Medicare get test pre-surgery Pickens: $3 gasoline 'temporary' Husband, wife dead in murder-suicide Highlights from Mayor Daley's budget 10,000 warrants unlikely to be served in Will County Off-duty Chicago cop dies in motorcycle crash Decomposed body found in sewer Rogers Park fire burns pharmacy, pizzeria Feds may put end to 'enhancement' e-mail Wicker Park bank branch robbed The $9.5 million parking ticket 2 shot to death in Cal City Teen suspected of killing peer denied bail Wheaton police arrest suspects in burglary CTA offers e-mail alerts to riders Daley orders 3-day government shutdown Woman given 2 years prison in mother's death Joliet police investigate 5 shootings Alleged McGuire victim: Priest requested masturbation E-ticket software simplifies ticketing process Waukegan robbed clerk kills holdup man Racetrack could win casino license Oops: Pump sells gas for 34 cents Wis. band gets 2nd chance after hazing Dan Quayle tells Palin to 'be yourself' Inmates denied basic care, ACLU says Peoria pol faces backdating accusation Metro briefs Woman found in dumpster was strangled Rush son guilty in prison sex case Employee found dead in basement 2 from Ceasefire arrested on gang, drug charges Star Bloom High players charged with armed robbery Police: Man fatally shot at West Side gas station Teen suspected of killing peer denied bail 2 shot to death in Cal City Feds may put end to 'enhancement' e-mail Woman given 2 years prison in mother's death Alleged McGuire victim: Priest requested masturbation Cisse case detectives to be honored Husband, wife dead in murder-suicide Decomposed body found in sewer Wheaton police arrest suspects in burglary Wicker Park bank branch robbed Joliet police investigate 5 shootings Pinners
Missing Fla. girl's mom indicted
The mother of a missing Florida 3-year-old wept as her attorney told reporters she is innocent and going through a ''nightmare.'' Hours later, a grand jury issued a sealed indictment charging Casey Anthony with first-degree murder in the death of daughter Caylee.



Top Martin Luther King aide gets 15 years Pole dancing studio wins battle to open Nancy Reagan hospitalized Kids could face porn charges for cell photo 'One of a kind' bookie Palin shaky on ethics Bill Kurtis sued over 'Little House' MLK's children battle in court 32 cats shipped to vets Stakes high for final debate Airlines reduce fuel fees on overseas flights Bush, Paulson take a new approach to crisis Cheney cancels local appearance due to health Motorola introduces touch-screen phone The $250 billion bank buy How the U.S. plan differs from Europe's
Canadian leader unveils new economic plan
OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new economic plan Wednesday, a day after his Conservative Party’s re-election victory fell short of a Parliament majority amid voter disgruntlement over his slow response to the global financial meltdown.

No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq killed Pirates withdraw threat to destroy ship Vietnamese journalist sent to jail Iceland cuts interest rates Taliban attack Afghan town Asian stocks nose-dive
Obama, McCain's plans for your money
John McCain weighed in with his emergency economic plan Tuesday. His prescription for getting Americans through the economic crisis: Lowering the capital gains tax. McCain also would let seniors withdraw from their 401(k) retirement plans at a 10 percent tax rate.


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McCain goes on offensive against Obama Murtha: Western Pennsylvania is racist Here are real facts on debate claims Wis. GOP accused of intimidation plot Obama buys virtual 'billboard space' Michelle Obama says Barack 'gets' debt McCain brings heat, Obama stays Mr. Cool Palin shaky on ethics Stakes high for final debate Palin, McCain stir up storm of ugly racism Play Sun-Times Debate Bingo! What's being said around the Web on the debate
Rosemont has top bid for casino

After years of delay, the race to land the state’s only available casino license is on. And Rosemont — where allegations of mob influence helped sink a casino project — could have an early lead.


Racetrack could win casino license A breakdown of the companies' bids for the license
Daley budget includes 929 city layoffs Insiders to reap profits from county bond deals Weis making major changes in CPD Daley nephew: No deal for me Daley orders 3-day government shutdown Blagojevich wants to establish 'free-flow' toll lane Where Mayor Daley has gone wrong Racetrack could win casino license Dart a step closer to resuming evictions Highlights from Mayor Daley's budget A breakdown of the companies' bids for the license
Only 44% on Medicare get test pre-surgery

Less than half of all Medicare recipients get a stress test before having common non-emergency procedures to reopen blocked coronary arteries, despite the recommendations of the American Heart Association and other medical groups.



WWII veteran, funeral director 'One of a kind' bookie Neal Hefti, composer of ’Batman’ theme, dies Troubled son of renowned French actor Moderate Republican congressman in N.J. Former congressman known as 'Mr. Health'




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