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Emanuel to Reopen Chicago Libraries on Mondays

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Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 7:16 PM

By Lisa Balde

Chicago Libraries Get New Leader

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Mayor Taps San Fran for New Library Leader

In announcing the Chicago Public Library's new commissioner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel downplayed the issue of branch hours and focused on adapting the system in a time of changing media. Read »

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Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

City Dedicates Library to Daley City Dedicates Library to Daley

New library in Humboldt Park opened July 8. 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.

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

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.

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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Mary Ann Ahern WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .

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