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Pols React to the Hug Heard 'Round Illinois; McKenna Dismisses Gesture

State Republican Chair Dismisses embrace of Illinois pols.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by City Room

More Free Rides on Public Transit

Starting this October, disabled low-income passengers can get a free pass.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by City Room

National Guardsman from Chicago Arrested

a Chicagoan with the Illinois National Guard is facing prison time on bribery charges.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by Tony Arnold

Congressman Emanuel Leads IL Democrats into Final Day of Convention

Emanuel says Clinton supporters need to get behind Obama to ensure reform in November.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Chicago School Board Approves District's Budget

The Chicago Board of Education passes a $6 billion budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

Jesse Jackson Jr. Sparks Group Hug in Denver

Have you hugged your fellow delegate today? That's the question the Illinois delegation is asking in Denver.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ben Calhoun

School Groups Call for Boycotting Boycott

Community groups are putting pressure on Reverend James Meeks to call off his planned school boycott.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

Congressman Bobby Rush Energized After Bout with Cancer

Bobby Rush compared himself to an eagle, regaining strength after his illness. The congressman has battled cancer and expressed excitement at being at the DNC.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann

Blagojevich Stresses Party Unity

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been absent for the first couple of days of the DNC, but joined the Illinois delegates today.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann

Chicago Restaurant Closures are on a Slight Decrease

Despite high-profile closures, Chicago restaurant shutdowns are slightly lower than last year.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by City Room

Controversial Columnist Resigns

Longtime sports columnist Jay Mariotti is leaving the Chicago Sun-Times.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Madigan, Blagojevich Headline IL Dems Make-Up Session

Blagojevich makes an appearance at the DNC, and "make-up" with rival Michael Madigan.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann

Blagojevich Goes to Denver

Is Illinois governor an unwanted guest?

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Amanda Vinicky

Illinois Students Soothed on Loan Worries

State agency says plenty of funds available.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Man Charged with Puffer Fish Toxin Possession

A suburban man could face 10 years in prison if convicted of acquiring puffer fish toxin as a weapon.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Susie An