For former mayor, life must go on without 'his Maggie.'
Rod Blagojevich's lawyers are asking for a special hearing to discuss what they say is new information regarding a key witness at the former governor's trial.
The question of new hires and salary increases have raised the collective eyebrows and ire of County Board members lately. A report released yesterday shows County Board President Todd Stroger is not the only one to dole out raises. Forrest Claypool's staff got pay hikes, as did others in the health system and sheriff's department. (Sun-Times/Tribune/Daily Herald)
RELATED: Stroger staff members got raises after pay freeze. (Sun-Times) Read more...
New furniture and office upgrades in Todd Stroger's wing of the 5th floor has Stroger's critics in a tizzy. Spokesman James Ramos says he's happy to get rid of his folding chair. (Sun-Times)
RELATED: Stroger responds. (WGN-AM) Read more...
WiFi is becoming an increasingly popular amenity on commuter rail lines nationwide, but stodgy old Metra is unsurprisingly resistant (Trib)
Police track down stolen cab with GPS (Sun-Times)
