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Daley Criticizes Grade Fixing

Daley says grade fixing at Chicago schools is unacceptable.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Susie An

Quinn Releases Budget; Says 1% Tax Hike Would Stop Schools Cuts

The governor's formal budget proposal doesn't count on passing the tax hike.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Cross Doubts Quinn's Ed Cuts Are For Real

The governor unveils budget plan today.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Quinn to Unveil Budget With No Tax Hike

The governor addresses lawmakers about his plan Wednesday. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's proposed state budget will not include an income tax hike. But that doesn't mean Quinn has abandoned the idea.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Latest Numbers: Midway Worst Among Busy Airports in On-Time Departures

Chicago's Midway Airport is dead-last in the latest rankings of on-time airport departures.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by City Room

Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon

Former GOP Governor says lawmakers lack political will to pass reform.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by Ammad Omar

LifeLock Settles Deception Case for $11 Million

FTC and Illinois Attorney General says LifeLock practiced deceptive advertisement.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by Susie An

Daley Reiterates Support for Quinn, Disdain for Budget Proposal

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley reiterates his support for Illinois Governor Pat Quinn a day after criticizing his budget proposal.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by City Room

Willis Tower Designer Dies

Bruce Graham dead at 84.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by Susie An

Preckwinkle Calls for Audit of Cook County Employees' Productivity

Democratic candidate for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says the county needs to improve its services to citizens.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by City Room

Hancock Center, Sears Tower Architect Dies

The architect who designed two of Chicago's most iconic buildings has died.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by Associated Press

University of Illinois-Chicago Teachers, Students Protest Against State Budget Cuts

More than 100 UIC teachers and students show up at the Thompson Center to protest cuts to the state's education budget.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by City Room

City Could Put Percentage of TIF to Affordable Housing

Chicago aldermen are looking to use property tax revenue for affordable housing.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by Susie An

Chicago Developer in Court Today for Giving Political Bribes

The trial of a Chicago developer accused of bribing public officials is scheduled to begin today.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by Tony Arnold

Phil Rock: Free Ryan

The former Illinois Senate president says the former governor should be freed from prison.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by Sam Hudzik

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