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Mayor, CPS Chief Discuss Next Steps In Closings Plan
Rahm Emanuel and Barbara Byrd-Bennett push forward with school closings plan. Read »
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures
Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »
Rahm Not Worried About Lagging Poll Numbers
Mayor says he's focused on making tough decisions. Read »
Rahm, McCarthy Reassure New Chicago Cops
Rahm: "You do not bear burden alone of reducing crime." Read »
Churches, Non-Profits Want Their Free Water Back
Coalition of church leaders, social service agencies protest mayor's decision to pay for water. Read »
City Extends Red Light Vendor Contract for Second Time
Mayor Rahm Emanuel extended Chicago’s contract with Redflex for a second time Friday in hopes of ending the relationship for good in the near future. Read »
City to Turn Vacant Lots Into Farmland
Chicago’s landscaping will be spotted with fruits and vegetables soon as Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to turn the city’s vacant lots into urban farms. Read »
Chicago Mag Names City's Most Powerful People
Chicago’s got the power.
Or at least it has some powerful people according to Chicago’s Power 100 by Chicagomag.com.
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Rahm Praises Israel Idonije For Public Service
Mayor says Bears standout is the perfect example of how people in highly visible positions should give back. 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.
Videos
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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
Authors
Phil Rogers
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