An Amundsen High student club has received a Star Student Group Award from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The Animal Rights Club at Amundsen “proves some of the most important lessons are learned outside the classroom,” according to a statement from PETA. Five club activities were cited by PETA as demonstrating...
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PETA recognizes Amundsen student club
Cullerton to ask for $1 per pack tax hike
Clout Street is reporting last night that Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is going to back a previously reported $1 per pack tax hike. The current tax is 98¢ a pack. The increase would move Illinois to $1.98 a pack. Tax revenue from the hike would fund the $31 billion public works bill. That...
Lane meeting Thurs. to consider Academic Center
A meeting at Lane Thurs will consider a proposal to open an academic center at Lane Tech as early as fall. As previously reported in The Bulldog, Lane is being considered for the site by the Chicago Public Schools. The program, which would accept middle school students would also create a fast track for...
Ravenswood man beaten to death in Budlong Woods
An 18 year-old Ravenswood man was apparently beat to death by four or five males in an attack in Budlong Woods Sunday night, according to reports in the Chicago Tribune. Peter Yalda of the 5000 block of North California Avenue was identified as the victim by the Chicago Tribune. The attack happened in the...
Quigley: Close gaps, strengthen gun laws
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley called for an end to exceptions to Federal background checks that allow purchases of weapons at gun-shows. “A bill to close an egregious lapse in gun law that allows anyone- regardless of criminal history, mental condition or terrorist affiliation- to purchase weapons without a background check wen nowhere,” Quigley wrote...
Public-private infrastructure ok pushed by Steans
A bill that would allow the Illinois Dept. of Transportation to work with private parties to fund infrastructure projects, such as a private tollway, is being sponsored by Illinois State Sen. Heather Steans, a report in the Metropolitan Planning Council notes. The use of private investor funding for infrastructure would allow the state to...
Craft brewers redefined in legislation by Harris
Legislation that proposes allowing small craft brewers to self-distribute their product is moving through the Statehouse. The bill, HB 205, would allow brewers of less than 60K barrels of beer annually to obtain a distribution license. The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild claims small brewers need self distribution to survive. The bill was opposed by...
Campaign contribution limits pushed by Steans
A bill that would limit contributions from legislative leaders and political parties to statewide candidate to no more than $300K for the General Election is gathering support in the Illinois House, according to a report in TribLocal: Highland Park/ Highwood. “Allowing legislative leaders to make unlimited contributions raises their influence,” Illinois Rep. Karen May...
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