First Budget

The Chicago City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first budget. So what does this mean for new fines and fees? Offense: Tampering with city water meter: Old fine: Shut off New fine: $500-750 (includes potential shutoff) No vehicle sticker (large truck): Old fine: $120 New fine: $500 Late fee for vehicle sticker: Old fine: $40 New fine: $60 No vehicle sticker: Old fine: $120 New fine: $200 Parking meter violation...

The Chicago City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first budget. So what does this mean for new fines and fees? Offense: Tampering with city water meter: Old fine: Shut off New fine: $500-750 (includes potential shutoff) No vehicle sticker (large truck): Old fine: $120 New fine: $500 Late fee for vehicle sticker: Old fine: $40 New fine: $60 No vehicle sticker: Old fine: $120 New fine: $200 Parking meter violation...

When Stan Lee and Jack Kirby first created the super team they called “ The Avengers ”, I doubt that they could scarcely imagine the popularity it would enjoy today. Way back in 1964 when the title first debuted, Lee and Kirby were trying out a new formula when it came to superhero team-up books: create a book where the heroes didn't always get along. Up until that point, namely in the more perfect universes of DC Comics' Superman and Batman , the caped crime fighters generally co-existed with very little drama.