Chicago marchers– including community organizations and unions– came out in full force downtown March 20…
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Local Reactions to Shooting of Miami Teen
Chicago legislator Bobby Rush made a statement in Congress wearing a hoodie, and got expelled…
Advocacy Groups Want to Crack Down on Prison Rape in Immigrant Detention Centers
Prisoner and refugee right groups are concerned that a law intended to protect all incarcerated…
After 21st District Loss, Lozano Moving On
Despite his loss to former journalist, Silvana Tabares, Rudy Lozano delivered a speech about hope…
Performance-based funding guidelines for state schools hard to pin down
Discussions of performance-based funding and the Governor’s call for higher graduation rates have left state…
After Jackson Victory, Halvorson Supporters Still Upset About Airport
As Debbie Halvorson walked into the Fifth Quarter Restaurant in Homewood to greet supporters after…
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How Did Illinois Get C for Integrity Rating?
Illinois’ legal ethical legacy is shadowy, but getting brighter. Former Gov. Blagojevich, a Democrat, who…
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Exit Polling from Local Area Voters
Chicago area voters tell Columbia College students why they voted for Democrat Barack Obama or…