Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon announced the members of her new bipartisan Firearms Working Group on…
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Alliance for a Greener South Loop
When Gail Merritt founded the Alliance for a Greener South Loop five years ago, she…
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O’Hare Workers Protest Contract Deal at City Hall
Workers for O’Hare Airport have voiced their frustration over Mayor Rahm Emanuel administration’s decision to…
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African Americans Voting For Obama: Skin Color or Credentials?
On election night, five African Americans shared their views on whether it is fair to…
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Economy: Fiscal Cliff Looming Over Illinois Lawmakers
The package of tax increases and spending cuts known as the ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ takes effect…
Angry About CTA Price Hikes? What Can You Do?
Every year it seems transit riders in the Chicago region get less transit service for…
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Game of Food Trucks Takes Mobile Vendor Issue Online
Wow this one has more than 50.000 views in four days. Where do you weigh…
City Council Votes to End 8 TIFs; $9 Million Diverted to City, CPS
On Thursday the Chicago City Council voted to recommend ending eight tax increment financing districts,…