Health

Commissioner Frank Avila presents resolution to highlight Chicago Veggie Pride Parade

• Allison Fore
• May 21, 2013

The Chicago Veggie Pride Parade will be held in Grant Park on June 1 and is designed to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Kotowski joins Newtown families in pushing to protect public from gun violence

• Laura Draganov
• May 21, 2013

Families of children who lost their lives in the Newtown school shooting came to the Illinois State Senate on Monday urging a statewide ban on the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines.

Government

IIT’s winning green infrastructure design may become a reality as MWRD seeks to assist with construction

• Allison Fore
• May 20, 2013

Illinois Institute for Technology won the small institution division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Campus RainWorks Challenge design competition.

Politics

Campaign 2014: Former Miss America a game-changer for GOP? Stantis cartoon: Mayor Difficult. Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

• Reboot Illinois
• May 20, 2013

Could a former Miss America who also is a Harvard-educated lawyer and downstate native be a game-changer for the Illinois GOP in 2014?

Slammers add another fireworks show set for this Saturday night

• Aaron Morse
• May 20, 2013

Back-to-back nights with fireworks as Joliet returns home to play the Florence Freedom…

Politics

Shutting down the IL govt. jobs factory; IL is corporate tax break Santa Claus; Chicago better as state capital? Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

• Reboot Illinois
• May 17, 2013

DuPage County could abolish some unnecessary taxing districts under a new law passed by the legislature. Illinois has more of these units of government than any other state by a long shot.

Living

Girl Scout Camps Offer Outdoor Experiences, Education and Fun!

• Candice Warltier
• May 16, 2013

All girls ages 5 - 17, even those who are not currently Girl Scouts, are welcome to register for Girl Scout camps and programs. For a complete guide, visit: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp.