School Closure Plan Unanimously Approved
2/22/2012 9:47:01 PM

Despite hours of testimony from opposition, numerous sit-ins and marches, the Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a plan to shutter seven schools and "turnaround" 10 others.

Abolish the City Clerk's Office
2/22/2012 5:31:44 PM

Do you know why our city clerk's keep messing up the city sticker? Because they don't really want to be city clerk! So let's appoint a bureaucrat instead.
Tweet Your Pothole Pics to CDOT
2/22/2012 4:27:01 PM

By using enhanced mapping technology, by having asphalt delivered to field offices each day and by merging alley and street crews, the more than 9,000 fill requests that existed last May had been dwindled down...
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Emanuel Makes Secret Trip to DC
2/22/2012 5:49:53 PM

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a secret trip to Washington D.C. Wednesday afternoon to hold unscheduled meetings with cabinet officials.
What They're Saying About Quinn's Budget
2/22/2012 9:30:36 PM

Emanuel, Madigan, Preckwinkle and other commend Quinn for talking tough on the economy.
Quinn Budget: "You Can Handle the Truth"
2/22/2012 8:44:51 PM

Gov. Pat Quinn delivered plenty of bad news during his noon budget address, from pension and health care cuts to the closures of dozens of state facilities. Lawmakers gave him not one round of applause through...
Emanuel Endorses Duckworth
2/22/2012 1:00:34 PM

Will the Chicago mayor have any influence in the entirely suburban 8th District?
Rahm, Daley Named Obama Campaign Co-Chairs
2/22/2012 9:26:08 AM

President Barack Obama isn't exactly shy about touting his Chicago roots, and his locally based campaign's new list of National Co-Chairs reflects it. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former White House Chief of Staff...
Obama Sings "Sweet Home Chicago"
2/22/2012 7:35:31 AM

Obama takes the mic again -- this time for a Chicago shout-out.



Bulls Beat Bucks
2/22/2012 9:38:29 PM

Chicago 110, Milwaukee 91
Winter Storm Watch Issued
2/22/2012 9:23:39 PM

The National Weather Service on Wednesday evening issued a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday evening. A specific time for the watch wasn't given, nor was an expiration other than "early Friday morning."
Teen Saves Choking Classmate
2/22/2012 8:45:37 PM

What began as a nice gesture -- a gift of a bit of orange from a girl -- turned into several scary moments for 16-year-old Simon Perez.
Combine Was Weird and Stressful for Bears
2/22/2012 6:48:34 PM

The NFL combine is a bizarre combination of job interview and beauty pageant. Prospective players are given numbers then judged for their appearance, ability to complete an array of physical and psychological...
School Closure Plan Unanimously Approved
2/22/2012 9:47:01 PM

Despite hours of testimony from opposition, numerous sit-ins and marches, the Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a plan to shutter seven schools and "turnaround" 10 others.

Cop's Sentencing Scheduled for March 6
2/22/2012 6:19:20 PM

Richard Bolling was convicted last month of running over 13-year-old Trenton Booker as the teen rode on his bike in May 2009.
Sugarland Fan Feels Betrayed by Blame Game
2/22/2012 8:44:15 PM

A woman who lost her partner in last August's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair said Wednesday she feels "angry" and "let down" by the contention that she and other fans are partly to blame for their...
Abolish the City Clerk's Office
2/22/2012 5:31:44 PM

Do you know why our city clerk's keep messing up the city sticker? Because they don't really want to be city clerk! So let's appoint a bureaucrat instead.
How Age Discrimination Is Legal in Illinois
2/22/2012 5:16:09 PM

If you run your own company or are part of the management at a startup, consider this: Would you like to avoid hiring all twentysomethings? Not trust anyone over the age of 30 when it comes to taking on new...
Chicago Restaurants Roll Out Lenten Specials
2/22/2012 5:39:02 PM

Fish on the menu at several eateries.