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Illinois Senate Dems, GOP Name New Leaders

Radogno and Cullerton to head caucuses in Illinois Senate.

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Illinois Tollway Board Approves Green Lanes

The Illinois Tollway board approves a plan for so-called "Green Lanes."

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Unemployment Climbs

Illinois’ unemployment rate is 7.3 percent.

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Adriene Hill

Mayor Daley Promotes Chicago's Olympic Bid in Turkey

Daley meets with European Olympic Committee members in Istanbul.

Posted on 11.20.2008 by City Room

CPS May Change How Students Are Admitted to Magnets

Income--not race--could be the new consideration

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Linda Lutton

Sara Lee Announces Plant Closing

Sara Lee announces plans to close a kosher meat plant on Chicago's South Side.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Mike Rhee

Gay-Friendly High School Put on Hold

The team behind a proposal for a gay-friendly high school back out at the last minute.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Mike Rhee

Business Leaders Say Next Year Could Bring Economic Rebound

Local business leaders give economic projections for Chicago.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Tasha Flournoy

Witness Intimidation in Murder of Cop

A teenage girl is pleading guilty to beating and intimidating a witness in the murder case of a Chicago Police officer.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Lobbying for Senate Seat Raises Ethics Questions

We take a look at some not-so-discreet lobbying for Illinois' vacant Senate seat, and the ethical questions that's raising.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Illinois Crime was Down in 2007

The Illinois State Police say stealing cars isn't as popular as it used to be. That's just one of the findings of the 2007 crime stats released today.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

CTA Not Afraid of AIG-Backed Investments

The CTA says it's confident it won't be affected by the fallout from AIG backed investment deals.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Mike Rhee

Police Budget Cuts Loom Large

The Chicago City Council is scheduled to vote on the 2009 budget later today. The proposal cuts seventeen million dollars from the police department's payroll.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Edgar, Bill Daley Form Education Advocacy Group

New group looks to reform schools in Illinois

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Ammad Omar

Court Issues Injunction Against United Pilots

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against pilots that fly for United Airlines.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Adriene Hill

Daley Says Feds Will Cover Obama's Security Costs

Chicago officials plan to recoup costs to secure Obama's downtown office.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Tasha Flournoy

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