Obama Chicago-Bound for Fundraiser
President will be back in Chicago on June 1 for a fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center. Read »
5 minutes ago
Dems, GOP in Congress Dig in Heels amid Politicking
Republicans in Congress will spend this summer not just legislating but striking political poses in the hopes... Read »
2 hours ago
The Smuckers All-Natural Forest Preserve
Cook County is considering selling naming rights to public facilites. How far will they go? Read »
4 hours ago
Rahm Speaks (To The) French
In the aftermath of the NATO summit, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gives an interview to a French TV channel. Read »
4 hours ago
Madigan: State Won't Raise Retirement Age To 67
Speaker says increase would be unconstitutional. Read »
5 hours ago
Survey: Chicagoans Don't Want Speed Cameras
54 percent of Chicagoans are opposed, the Tribune finds; 69 percent think the cameras are about collecting money, no... Read »
6 hours ago
Quinn Gets Medicaid Cuts
Now the big question is: will the legislators give Gov. Pat Quinn the rest of what he wants? Read »
5 hours ago
Illinois Health Care Vote Gets Closer
Proposal would cut roughly $1.3 billion in health care services. Read »
May 25, 2012
Robert Blagojevich Wants His Reputation Back
Blagojevich, brother of the disgraced former governor, escaped his own encounter with federal prosecutors, when the... Watch »
May 25, 2012
New Morgan CTA Station Officially Opens
Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially opened new Morgan 'L' station Thursday. Read »
May 24, 2012
Rahm Enters "The Weenie's Circle"
The mayor tells Comcast Sports Network that he loves hot dogs from "Weenie's Circle" and his... Read »
May 25, 2012
Quinn Rips Gambling Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn is rejecting yet another gambling expansion bill, saying it has "major... Read »
May 25, 2012
What's In Toni Preckwinkle's Refrigerator?
To find out why that's the least captivating headline ever, read what Time Out Chicago found. Read »
May 25, 2012
Rahm Fights $50M Parking Meter Bill
Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to fight a huge bill it received from the company that runs Chicago's parking Watch »
May 24, 2012
"Public Service Is In My Blood:" Fitzgerald
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's resignation is effective June 30. Watch »
May 24, 2012
Dems Pick Indicted Derrick Smith's Challenger
Smith is accused of accepting a $7,000 bribe from undercover officers. Read »
May 24, 2012
Dems Lead in 3 Swing State Senate Races: Poll
Democrats have a slight lead over their Republican challengers in three big Senate races in swing states,... Read »
May 24, 2012
Obama's Swing State Lead Narrows: Poll
President Barack Obama has a narrow advantage over Mitt Romney in three key swing states, new NBC-Marist... Read »
May 24, 2012
Chicago Teachers Rally Downtown
With Dolly Parton's "9-5" and Aretha Franklin's "Respect" energizing the crowd, thousands... Watch »
May 23, 2012
Gambling Bill Reemerges
Pat Quinn has said in the past that he wouldn't sign a gaming bill that included slot machines at Read »
May 23, 2012
msnbc.com on your phone
msnbc.com on your Facebook
msnbc.com on your Twitter
