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The Loop

May 18, 2013

Gov. Quinn Cracks Down on Social Media 'Flash Mobs' with Stiffer Penalties

A new bill imposes stiffer sentences for online organizers of crime.

Chicago

May 18, 2013

Medicinal Marijuana Bill Set To Go To Governor's Desk

Chicago lawmakers, advocates and patients say bill is a step in the right direction.

Chicago

May 12, 2013

Proposed Bill Would Protect College Students' Social Media Use

A proposed bill awaiting the governor's signature would protect social media users in college.

Near West Side

April 12, 2013

‘Divergent’: Gov. Quinn Drops By Set to Announce Illinois Film Boom

A record $184 million in Illinois spending was generated by industry last year, governor said Friday. 

Downtown

April 08, 2013

Roger Ebert Funeral: 'He Didn't Just Dominate Profession, He Defined It'

The Sun-Times film critic was mourned at a funeral at Holy Name Cathedral.

Rogers Park

April 02, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn Praises Loyola University's Rooftop Gardens, Aquaponics

The governor also decreed April as "Earth Month" in Illinois.

Roseland

March 07, 2013

Black Clergy Group Advocates for Minimum Wage Bump

Several black pastors lobbied for minimum wage earners to get a pay raise during a Wednesday event.

Hyde Park

March 05, 2013

Gambling Problems Remain Despite Quinn Veto, Researcher Says

Few treatment options exist for problem gamblers in the city, a University of Chicago psychiatrist said.

Chicago

March 04, 2013

Gov. Quinn Vetoes Latest Push for City Casinos

After several rounds of pushback, Quinn called the bill "significantly flawed" before rejecting it.

Chinatown

February 28, 2013

Gov. Quinn names McKinley Parker Theresa Mah to State Post

The granddaughter of a Chinese immigrant will be the governor's liason to the Asian-American community. 

Pullman

February 18, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn: Pullman Park Will Create 1,700 Jobs on South Side

The reconstruction of Doty Avenue helped pave the way for Wal-Mart to open later this year, Quinn said.

Boystown

February 14, 2013

Gay Marriage Bill Passed by Senate, Residents Have 'Reason to Celebrate'

The bill still needs approval from the house and governor for Chicago's gay couples to take the plunge.

Washington Park

February 09, 2013

Hundreds Gather for Hadiya Pendleton's Funeral: 'She Was Golden'

Michelle Obama, Rahm Emanuel attend the service as calls to end violence ring out.

Chicago

February 05, 2013

'Divergent' Film Crew to Host Open Casting Call This Weekend

A casting agency announced a Saturday open call for extras.

Chicago

February 03, 2013

NRA's Wayne LaPierre Criticizes Chicago for Gang Violence

On Fox News, the leader of the NRA called for stricter gang law enforcement, not tougher gun regulations.