Gov. Pat Quinn says the days since the deadly shootings at Northern Illinois University have been filled with "hope, strength and compassion."
Quinn attended a memorial wreath-laying ceremony on Thursday at the school's DeKalb campus. The service marked the fifth anniversary since a former student opened fire in a lecture hall, leaving five students dead and many others injured.
The ceremony was at the school's "Forward Together Forward" memorial garden located next to Cole Hall. The building was the site of the Feb. 14, 2008, shootings. Quinn's office says the state dedicated $8 million to pay for renovations at Cole Hall.
Quinn says the Cole Hall work will "ensure it will be a place of learning and achievement" for students in the future.
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Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:26:50 GMT
Police are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.
Police are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:32 GMT
Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs. At least 24 people were killed, including nine children. Those numbers were expected to climb.
Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs. At least 24 people were killed, including nine children. Those numbers were expected to climb.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:45:21 GMT
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:33:23 GMT
A Merrillville police officer shot a man Monday afternoon when the two got into a fight in the parking lot of the Merrillville Planned Parenthood office.
A Merrillville police officer shot a man Monday afternoon when the two got into a fight in the parking lot of the Merrillville Planned Parenthood office.
