Amidst the federal government’s failure to approve a budget for the new fiscal year, due…
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Rally Brings Attention to Large Scope of Government Shutdown
Gail Moran, a retired federal employee, remembers having to expedite her move to New Orleans…
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Second Day Shutdown: Effects Are Widespread
Jackie Perkins, a 51-year-old single mother and the Transportation Security Association lead officer at O’Hare…
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American-Islamic Group Files Complaint Against Des Plaines
An American-Islamic group filed a complaint against the city of Des Plaines in federal court…
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Skepticism Surrounds Daley’s Motives
Bill Daley denied Tuesday that his decision to drop out of the race for governor…
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New Parks Commissioner Gets Marching Orders
A Chicago City Council Committee met last Tuesday to consider the appointment of a new…
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Threatening New Building Requirements Proposed by the State Fire Marshal
Alderman Robert Fioretti is concerned that his 2nd Ward residents will be badly served by…
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Chicagoans React to Bradley Manning Verdict via Social Media
Here’s a selection of how Chicagoans reacted to ruling that Manning not guilty of “aiding the enemy,” but guilty on other counts.