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Obama campaign continues support of LGBT community. Read »
100-Plus Cops Assigned to Wedding: Report
Following two crime-filled weekends in Chicago, up to 200 police officers could provide security for a clout-heavy Saturday wedding. Ahead of another warm weekend, officers were ordered to secure the... Read »
First Lady to Host NATO South Side Tour
First Lady Michelle Obama will host two events in Chicago during this month's NATO Summit, the White House confirmed Monday. Read »
First Lady Says South Side to be on NATO Tour
Tour to include a stop at the Gary Comer Youth Center on South Ingleside, two blocks from the apartment where she grew up. Read »
Obama, Clinton Send Letters to Sen. Kirk
Republican senator remains in intensive care after having an ischemic stroke over the weekend. Read »
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Emanuel Defends Friendship with First Lady
In response to reports about alleged bad blood between him and First Lady Michelle Obama, Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Sunday told reporters he's happy to call the Obamas friends. Read »
How Michelle Obama Beat Rahm Emanuel
Bad blood existed between Michelle and (surprise, surprise) Rahm Emanuel, according to author Jodi Kantor. (Kantor's book comes out January 10 --- one day before President Obama returns to Chicago for a... Read »
First Lady's Visit Is White House-City Hall $ynergy
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is getting publicity for his food desert campaign from First Lady Michelle Obama. But Ju$t what i$ the White Hou$e getting out of th$ vi$it? Read »
First Lady, Emanuel Tour Farm
Michelle Obama takes her healthy eating message to the South Side. See Full Gallery »
First Lady Returns Home for Food Summit, Fundraiser
First Lady Michelle Obama returns to Chicago Tuesday to check out Mayor Rahm Emanuel's "food desert summit" and raise money for the 2012 re-election. Read »
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Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
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Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
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Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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