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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

In Focus: Community Gardens

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We revisit a story about how small, pop-up, organic community gardens are challenging people's perceptions about life in Chicago.

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House Vote on HB 4513

See how the Illinois House voted on the Metropolitan Reclamation Water District's pension amendments in our interactive graphic.

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Illinois Prisons

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A Chicago Public Radio report says Illinois' prison system is in a state of crisis, with overcrowding and new allegations of inhumane conditions. We have the latest.

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Police Staffing

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A new study shows Chicago has more police officers per resident than other major U.S. cities.  So why is the city making national headlines with its crime rate?  We take a closer look.

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Chicago Business News: 8/8

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If you get sweet cravings at strange times, help is on hand. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

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Water Reclamation Pension Deal

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One pension system in Illinois has been reformed-- it's the one at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Could the plan be a blueprint for the other state pensions in trouble?

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Funeral Held for Dr. Donald Liu

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Funeral services were held today for pediatric surgeon Donald Liu.  Liu drowned on Sunday trying to rescue two children caught in a rip current.  We have a profile.
 

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Attorney Says George Ryan Will Get Early Work Release

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Former Illinois Governor George Ryan is one step closer to getting out of prison.  Paris Schutz has more on today's decision.

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