City Room - Metro

Aldermen Bemoan Painful Cuts But Okay Daley's Budget

The Chicago City Council put the final stamp of approval on Mayor Richard Daley's budget for next year. Though they expressed concerns about deep cuts and the uncertain economy.

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Obama Inauguration Might Cause Coach Bus Shortage

Chicago companies say President elect Barack Obama's January 20 inauguration is on course to exhaust the region's coach bus supply.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Plan to Cut Airport Greeters Upsets Immigrants

They say eliminating the 27 O’Hare positions would tarnish the city’s global reputation.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by City Room

Steel Layoffs Loom

U.S. Steel cutting 675 jobs in North America.

Posted on 11.17.2008 by Michael Puente

Saving Bus Service in Northwest Indiana

RBA considering taking over bus services in cities.

Posted on 11.14.2008 by Michael Puente

Obama Vacancy Puts Blagojevich Center Stage

The vacancy left by President elect Barack Obama has thrust Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich into the spotlight.

Posted on 11.14.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Gary Teachers Facing Layoffs

Fifty-seven facing the ax.

Posted on 11.13.2008 by Michael Puente

How Would Chicagoans Use Second Rebate?

A few say they’d bank it. Others would spend it on necessities.

Posted on 11.12.2008 by City Room

Rape Leads to Candlelight March

Residents of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood demand answers from the city’s police chief.

Posted on 11.12.2008 by City Room

Chicago Muslims Have High Expectations of Obama Administration

Some Chicago-area Muslim Americans have mixed reviews of the way Obama handled questions about his faith.

Posted on 11.12.2008 by Melissa Townsend

Other Ideas for Obama’s Secret Name

Barack Obama may already have his Secret Service code name, but people on the city’s West Side are still offering suggestions.

Posted on 11.11.2008 by City Room

Gary Veterans Pay Tribute

They say Obama's victory makes day extra special.

Posted on 11.11.2008 by Michael Puente

Steel Taking A Hit

Nation's economic worries come to Northwest Indiana.

Posted on 11.10.2008 by Michael Puente

Lake County, Indiana, Opposes Income Tax

State of Indiana withholding $15 million because of it.

Posted on 11.7.2008 by Michael Puente

Comedy a Tool in the Wait for Black President

Several black comedians have taken on the the role on the big and small screens.

Posted on 11.7.2008 by Natalie Moore

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