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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
Several Chicago aldermen are taking a close look at Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revised deal with the private company that manages the city's parking meters and wondering aloud if it's the best deal the city can get. Read »
Rahm, McCarthy Reassure New Chicago Cops
Rahm: "You do not bear burden alone of reducing crime." Read »
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Rahm Touts 'Night Out in the Parks' Initiative
Mayor discusses new summer series offering more than 750 activities throughout the city and the positive affect it will have on children. Watch »
Sandack Withdraws From Race For GOP Chairman, Cites Gay Marriage
The Downers Grove state representative's withdrawal leaves seven candidates for the party chairmanship. Read »
Who's Running In 2014
A new website, trialballoons.net, is an essential scorecard for Illinois politics. Read »
CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
The Chicago Teachers Union plans to file two federal lawsuits Wednesday to stop the city's school district from closing 53 elementary schools. Read »
Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
One of President Barack Obama's closest advisers talks to Carol Marin about the stress and joy of working with the most powerful man in the world. Watch »
Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice to head the federal agency. Read »
CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
Officials with the Chicago Teachers Union say a recent order for Chicago firefighters to provide Safe Passage is an admission the city's school closure plan hasn't been well thought out. Read »
San Diego Eliminates Red Light Cameras
Joins Los Angeles among California cities doing away with the program, saying it doesn't improve safety, aggravates residents and discourages tourists. Read »
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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