The Chicago Tribune reports that Illinois Department of Transportation head Gary Hannig will step down from his post. From a statement issued by the 58-year-old Democrat: After giving the matter long and serious thought, I have informed my good friend Governor Quinn that I will be retiring from state government effective March 31. I have [...]
Since July 2010 — when Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a measure that mandates vehicles must stop for pedestrians waiting to cross or in the process of crossing at non-signaled crosswalks — the Chicago Police Department has issued 1,100 tickets to motorists who were deemed in violation. Via Medill Reports (be sure to check [...]
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