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Back from D.C., McCarthy Talks Guns
He said the meeting with the leaders and other law enforcement officers from around the country was a "wonderful experience" that dealt with "significant issues." Read »
Emanuel, McCarthy Aim to Change CAPS
“You cannot have a successful community policing strategy, if you do not engage the community,” Emanuel said, announcing that he is shifting the resources of the current CAPS program to individual districts,... Read »
Chicago Has Fewer Cops Than When Rahm Took Office
The Chicago Sun-Times, citing its own data analysis, reported Monday that personnel retirements have outpaced the number of sworn officers added to the ranks. Read »
Attorney: Mayor Can End Police Code of Silence
A lawyer for a bartender who won an $850,000 settlement in a landmark civil trial against the city of Chicago said it's now the mayor's responsibility to put an end to a code of silence in the police... Read »
Homicides, Shootings Down in October, Police Say
There were 36 homicides in October 2012, compared to 44 in October 2011, officials said. Shootings were also down, from 238 to 208, they said. Read »
Cop Tech 'Listens' for Gunshots
Technology being deployed in a couple of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods can identify the sound of gunshots and pinpoint responding officers to their location. Read »
Mayor Says Crime Strategy is Working
Mayor's office says visit to south side police station Thursday was to thank police, community for cooperation that resulted in two drug markets being shut down. Read »
Obama Mentions Chicago's Gun Problem
President's response came in response to question about the now-expired Federal Assault Weapons Ban. Read »
Crime Commission to City: Hire More Cops
Non-profit organization calls on city to increase police manpower by 1,400 officers. Read »
FOP Not Thrilled With CeaseFire, CPD Deal
Money would be better spent hiring policemen and teachers, says Fraternal Order of Police President Mike Shields. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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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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