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Naperville Won't Review New Liquor Ordinance

Naperville Won't Review New Liquor Ordinance

Effective May 1, restaurants with a "B" license have the option to essentially close their kitchens at 9 p.m. but continue to serve alcohol until the early morning hours. Read »

25 minutes ago

Gang Signs in New City Sticker?

Gang Signs in New City Sticker?

Chicago's city clerk on Tuesday said she would mull over what to do about the upcoming vehicle sticker design that... Read »

4 hours ago

City, County Collaboration to Save $20M Annually

City, County Collaboration to Save $20M Annually

Savings were primarily found in three areas: purchasing, homeland security and revenue/tax collection. Read »

3 hours ago

Emanuel, Preckwinkle Discuss Collaboration

By looking at ways to collaborate, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Tuesday... Watch »

3 hours ago

Gingrich Solidifies Campaign Strategy

Gingrich Solidifies Campaign Strategy

Former Congressman Bob Livingston discusses Gingrich's recent campaign strategy. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Bush Says He'd Bail Out Auto Industry Again

Bush Says He'd Bail Out Auto Industry Again

Former President George W. Bush said he'd bailout the auto industry again if he had the choice. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Portion of Kirk's Skull Reattached

Portion of Kirk's Skull Reattached

Doctors had removed a four-inch-by-eight-inch skull portion to make room for senator's swelling brain. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Judge Upholds Conceal Carry Law

Judge Upholds Conceal Carry Law

Gun fans planning biggest-ever Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield next month. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Why Jesse's Girl Matters in 2012

Why Jesse's Girl Matters in 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. needs to learn the difference between ethics and morals -- or, in more earthy terms, acting like... Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Obama Team Returning Funds Tied to Fugitive

Obama Team Returning Funds Tied to Fugitive

The fundraisers are Chicago brothers of a casino owner who skipped bail in Iowa in 1994. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Catholic Leaders Angry Over Birth Control Mandate

Catholic Leaders Angry Over Birth Control Mandate

Has become an election issue. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Obama Returns $200K in Donations Tied to Mexico

Obama Returns $200K in Donations Tied to Mexico "Casino...

President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign is returning more than $200,000 in donations from two American... Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Romney Slams Birth Control Coverage Rule

Romney Slams Birth Control Coverage Rule

He called the requirement a "violation of conscience." Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Obama Reverses Course on Super PACs

Obama Reverses Course on Super PACs

As groups promoting his GOP rivals fill their coffers with millions, Obama's own campaign changed its stance to... Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Quinn Signs Drug Overdose Immunity Law

Quinn Signs Drug Overdose Immunity Law

It's hoped new law will mean people will seek help if they or friends suffer a drug overdose. Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Developers Vow to Fix Fans at Old Post Office

Developers Vow to Fix Fans at Old Post Office

Amtrak leaders say pollution from the building threatens Union Station commuters. Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Sen. Kirk Watched the Super Bowl

Sen. Kirk Watched the Super Bowl

Sen. Mark Kirk's medical condition was upgraded Monday to "good" condition, two weeks after having an... Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Obama Imposes Kirk's Iran Sanctions Early

Obama Imposes Kirk's Iran Sanctions Early

Months ahead of the deadline, President Obama imposed the sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran required by an... Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Romney Campaign Disputes Poll Showing Obama Ahead

Romney Campaign Disputes Poll Showing Obama Ahead

Mitt Romney’s campaign said Monday a new poll that showed President Obama would beat the former Massachusetts... Read »

Feb 6, 2012

How Chicago Legislators Voted on Speed Cameras

How Chicago Legislators Voted on Speed Cameras

Here's a list of the 34 Chicago representatives who voted "aye" on the speed camera bill -- and the three... Read »

Feb 6, 2012

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