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Preckwinkle Running for JJJr's Seat? 'Nonsense.'
County Board President officially says she’s not running, but her endorsement may be key. She denies she has a favorite, but other sources with knowledge say she is leaning towards Sen. Toi Hutchinson. Read »
County Board Approves Cig, Gun Taxes
New taxes could generate as much as $40 million in the face of a $240 million budget deficit. Read »
Obama's Political Career Comes Full Circle
In 1995, Obama announced his campaign for the state at the Ramada Inn Lakeshore -- two miles south of McCormick Place. Read »
Preckwinkle Revises Gambling Tax Proposal
County board president originally wanted to charge an $800 annual tax on every single machine in the county. Under the revised proposal, small shops get a break while the larger casinos pick up the tab. Read »
New Morgue Chief Promises Changes
"We definitely have turned the page, but are moving forward," Dr. Stephen Cina said Thursday. "Things are moving in the right direction." Read »
Preckwinkle Cites Chris Rock on Bullet Tax
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle cites Chris Rock's "bullet control" routine to defend her five-cent tax on bullets. Read »
Preckwinkle Budget Proposes Cigarette Tax Hike
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle could target smokers, gamblers and gun owners in her proposed 2013 spending plan, to be unveiled Thursday. Reports of the ideas swirled the last few weeks, and... Read »
Preckwinkle Considers Gambling Tax: Report
Cook County's board president has another idea up her sleeve to save money in the face of a widening budget gap. Following rumors of a so-called "violence tax," Toni Preckwinkle is now thinking about a tax on... Read »
Cook County Considers "Violence Tax"
A potential new Cook County tax takes aim at guns, and gun rights activists aren't happy about it. County president Toni Preckwinkle wants to introduce a "violence tax" on guns and ammunition to help plug a $115... 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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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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