by John Ruskin
Some interesting news stories you may have missed:
Stroger cousin defends her pay raise as county chief financial officer
Todd Stroger's cousin - who he made the county's chief financial officer - defended her pay raise Monday by casting herself as the victim of her critics motivations.
Hate crimes panel has no members
While Blagojevich's hate crimes panel hasn't met in two years, its executive director, Kimberly M. White continues to draw her $96,000 annual salary. Perhaps they should ask Rev. Jeremiah Wright to join.
Sales tax holiday could help back to school budget
Illinois moms and dads could see cheaper prices on back-to-school items this August under a plan state lawmakers pushed at a news conference Monday at St. Clair Square mall. How about a tax relief plan for everyone?