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Supreme Court Won't Close Locks for Carp

The Supreme Court has turned down a second request to immediately close shipping locks to prevent invasive Asian carp from infesting the Great Lakes.

Posted on 3.22.2010 by Associated Press

Congressmen Predict Health Care Bill's Effect on Illinois

Two Illinois Congressmen reflect the passage of a $940 billion health care bill Sunday night.

Posted on 3.22.2010 by City Room

Illinois Democrat Votes Against Health Care Bill

Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, who represents the south suburbs, was one of 34 Democrats who voted against the bill.

Posted on 3.22.2010 by Alex Keefe

Illinoisans Stay in D.C. for Immigration Push

Hundreds remain in the nation’s capital to build political pressure following a large rally there yesterday.

Posted on 3.22.2010 by Chip Mitchell

Durbin Says Immigration Reform is on the Agenda

Senator Dick Durbin says comprehensive immigration reform could happen this year.

Posted on 3.22.2010 by City Room

Protesters Want Immigration on Front Burner

Thousands of Illinoisans arrive in Washington to join a national protest.

Posted on 3.21.2010 by Chip Mitchell

AMA Backs Health Care Bill, Says It's Not Perfect

The doctors' group is offering a qualified endorsement of President Obama's health care legislation.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Associated Press

Immigrants To Rally in East Chicago

Event is lead up to Washington DC march on Sunday.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Michael Puente

Some Illinois Democrats Still Unsure on Health Care

A handful of Chicago-area Democratic Representatives are offering their full-throated support of the major health care legislation. But with an expected Sunday afternoon vote in the House drawing near, aides say some lawmakers haven't yet made a decision.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Alex Keefe

Durbin Believes Health Care Bill Will Pass

Senator Dick Durbin says the U.S. is on the verge of historic health care reform.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by City Room

Teachers Fearful, Angry Over Budget Cuts

Pink slips are an annual affair for untenured teachers, but this year is much, much worse.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Linda Lutton

Supreme Court Takes Up Asian Carp Debate Again

The U.S. Supreme Court is discussing what to do about the invasive Asian carp.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Tony Arnold

New Report Details 2008 NIU Campus Shooting

A new report detailing the 2008 shooting at Northern Illinois University is stirring up emotions on campus.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by City Room

Illinois Budget Deficit Could Hurt Odds of Winning Federal Money

Illinois' top education official is worried the state's budget problems could hurt its chances of winning federal money for schools through the Race to the Top program.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by City Room

Chicago Developer Convicted On All Counts of Bribing Alderman

Real estate developer Calvin Boender was convicted Thusday of bribing former Ald. Isaac Carothers, who resigned last month.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by Alex Keefe