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(Tribune / Phil Velasquez)
Meter rates quadrupling
Rates for most city parking meters will increase to $1 an hour -- and the most expensive meters will hit $6.50 by 2013 -- as a result of Mayor Daley's deal to lease the spots to a private firm.
Suburbs face a storm of service cuts
Municipalities may see less tax revenue as the economy worsens.
Anita Alvarez sworn in
The first woman and Hispanic to be elected Cook County state's attorney took her oath of office Monday.
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Trial to open in honor student's slaying
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More snow expected next week
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Latest from local blogs
Too many unnecessary CT and MRI scans [Triage]
Rep. Kirk opposes Ryan clemency bid [Clout St]
It's awfully late in the game to be appointing a senator [Change of Subject]
Meter mania -- $2/hour by 2013? [Change of Subject]
On the `politics as usual' watch [Change of Subject]
