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Quinn One Step Closer to Finding Running Mate

Illinois Democratic officials will begin interviewing candidates for the No. 2 post.
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Daley Fills Two Chicago City Council Vacancies

Daley has appointed "Joe" Moreno and Deborah Graham to fill aldermanic vacancies.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room
Feds: Don't Move Blagojevich Trial Date

Defense had asked for more time to prepare.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Associated Press
Changes to No Child Left Behind Welcomed, Scorned

States would determine what it means to be ready for college and career.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Linda Lutton
Thousands May Move Out of Illinois Mental Institutions

An agreement to end a lawsuit launched by the Illinois ACLU could allow more than 4,500 people with mental illnesses to leave the state's mental institutions and move into more independent living situations.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Alex Keefe
Quinn Continues Schools Tour While Pushing Tax Hike

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn visits another school while pushing his plan for education funding.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room
Judge Will Decide Whether to Lift Restraining Order on Abortion Law

Illinois law requires parents to be notified if their teen daughter gets an abortion.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Susie An
Body Scanners Debut at O'Hare

The TSA will demonstrate its imaging device to the media.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Susie An
Key Lawmakers Receptive to DJJ-DCFS Merger

Quinn released the plan last week.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Quinn One Step Closer to Finding Running Mate

Illinois Democratic officials will begin interviewing candidates for the No. 2 post.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by City Room
Illini Basketball Fans Relieved After Win over Wisconsin

University of Illinois fans are hoping the upset victory over Wisconsin will earn their team a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Posted on 3.13.2010 by City Room
Charter Schools Feel Budget Heat

CPS budget officials have told charters their per pupil funding could be cut by 18 percent. Additional cuts could worsen the pain.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Linda Lutton
South Side Irish Celebration Continues as Family Fest

The event will be at the Beverly Arts Center.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Natalie Moore
Quinn Supports Plan to Move Primary Election

Governor Pat Quinn says this year's February primary was too early.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by City Room
Reputed Chicago Mobster Pleads Not Guilty

Rudolph Fratto is accused of rigging bids at McCormick Place.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Susie An
Mayor Daley Supports Taser Expansion

Daley says Tasers are safer than guns.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Susie An
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Local News
Daley Fills Two Chicago City Council Vacancies

Feds: Don't Move Blagojevich Trial Date

Changes to No Child Left Behind Welcomed, Scorned

Thousands May Move Out of Illinois Mental Institutions

Quinn Continues Schools Tour While Pushing Tax Hike

Judge Will Decide Whether to Lift Restraining Order on Abortion Law

Daley Won't Testify at Bribery Trial



National News
Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote

Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest

Fed weighs how and when to signal higher rates

Toyota dismisses account of runaway Prius

New HIV infections increasing among homosexuals

US Israel criticism ignites firestorm in Congress

Investigators seek motive in 3 slayings in Mexico



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CAPITAL CULTURE: Indonesia remembers young Obama

China without Google: 'a lose-lose scenario'

Palestinian unrest erupts in east Jerusalem

Fiji declares state of emergency for cyclone aid

Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest

Afghan gov't to send more police to Kandahar

Vietnam releases leading dissident from prison

Investigators seek motive in 3 slayings in Mexico

Irish Catholic leader won't quit for abuse coverup