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Jon Burge's Trial Pushed Back Due to his Cancer

A federal judge has pushed back the trial date for former Chicago cop Jon Burge.

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New Chicago Numbers Get New Area Code

Eleven digit dialing starts, today.

Posted on 11.7.2009 by Susie An

Montessori Backers Say CPS's New Schools Aren't That New

Innovation is left out, parents allege.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Linda Lutton

Indiana Gov: Cut Spending

Indiana governor calling for additional cuts.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Michael Puente

White Sox Decline Option - Jermaine Dye Hits Free Agent Market

Sox decline option on slugger Dye.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Associated Press

Businessman Offered $100,000 to City Official for Airport Contracts

Ald. Isaac Carothers is believed to have been working with FBI agents in bribe case.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Hunter Clauss

Jon Burge's Trial Pushed Back Due to his Cancer

A federal judge has pushed back the trial date for former Chicago cop Jon Burge.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Tony Arnold

Unfiltered: GOP Candidates for Illinois Governor Debate

Listen to the full debate.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Sam Hudzik

GOP: Springfield Experience a Plus or a Liability?

The seven gubernatorial candidates gathered in Chicago for their first big debate of the election season.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Sara Lee Reports 23 Percent Profit

Downers Grove Illinois-based Sara Lee posted a 23 percent profit over the same time last year.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Kate Gardiner

Hyatt Shares Trade High

Hyatt stocks open at $27 a share, higher than its initial pricing.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Susie An

Burge Trial Postponed

Former Chicago cop Jon Burge's trial has been postponed.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Tony Arnold

Durbin Calls for New Management at VA Hospital

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants new managers at a downstate Illinois veterans' hospital.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by City Room

GOP Candidates for Illinois Governor to Spar

State GOP chair says "mic turn-off switch" will be used, if needed.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Sam Hudzik

CPS Wants New Schools, But Fewer

The district is nearing its goal of starting 100 new schools by 2010.

Posted on 11.4.2009 by Linda Lutton

Chicago Inspector General Sues City Law Department

We hear about a legal showdown between the City of Chicago's top watchdog and it's top lawyer.

Posted on 11.4.2009 by Sam Hudzik

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Local News

New Chicago Numbers Get New Area Code

Local Mosques Have Been Targeted After Fort Hood Shootings

Montessori Backers Say CPS's New Schools Aren't That New

Indiana Gov: Cut Spending

Great Lakes Naval Base Has Yet to Receive H1N1 Vaccines

White Sox Decline Option - Jermaine Dye Hits Free Agent Market

Businessman Offered $100,000 to City Official for Airport Contracts

Obama appeals for health care votes

Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect

Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line

Lawyer: Fla. office shooting suspect mentally ill

Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan soldiers

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus

Iran lawmakers: No shipment of uranium abroad

International News

Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan soldiers

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus

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To defang Taliban, some look to private schools

Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line

West Africa's last giraffes make surprise comeback

Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander

US tourist dies 'car surfing' in Puerto Rico

Bruni-Sarkozy tells of 8 years in psychoanalysis

Lock and roll: Presley's hair for sale at auction