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Read Alderman Scott Waguespack's Parking Meter Questions
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Read Alderman Scott Waguespack's Parking Meter Questions

You're not alone. Many alderman have questions about the multi-decade agreement that give up billions in revenue to a management company. Read »

May 17, 2013
Illinois Is Not The Worst Place To Be A Republican

Illinois Is Not The Worst Place To Be A Republican

In nine states, at least one House of the legislature is less Republican than the Illinois General Assembly. Read »

May 17, 2013
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved Read »

May 17, 2013
Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution

Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution

The retired Supreme Court justice from Chicago questions one of the Court's most famous decisions. Read »

May 17, 2013
Preckwinkle Finds An Issue In School Closings

Preckwinkle Finds An Issue In School Closings

If Cook County School Board President Toni Preckwinkle decides to run for mayor, she can continue her criticism... Watch »

May 17, 2013
Supporter Sends Jackson Jr. Letter to Wrong Judge

Supporter Sends Jackson Jr. Letter to Wrong Judge

Cook County Commissioner Jerry “Iceman” Butler is the latest public official to write a Federal Judge... Read »

May 17, 2013
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures

Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures

Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »

May 17, 2013
House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law for 37th Time

House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law for 37th Time

Thirty-seventh time's a charm? Not quite, at least not for Republicans in the House who want the 2010... Read »

May 16, 2013
Illinois Senate Committee OKs Concealed Carry Proposal

Illinois Senate Committee OKs Concealed Carry Proposal

Sen. Kwame Raoul's measure would allow gun owners to apply to the Illinois State Police for a permit. Read »

May 16, 2013
Few Barriers Left For Black Politicians in Illinois

Few Barriers Left For Black Politicians in Illinois

African-Americans have had more political success in Illinois than any other state -- but there are still a... Read »

May 16, 2013
Navy Pier Set For Massive Makeover

Navy Pier Set For Massive Makeover

Construction on $278 million redevelopment plan will begin this fall. Watch »

May 17, 2013
Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up

Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up

Several Chicago aldermen are taking a close look at Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revised deal with the private company that... Watch »

May 15, 2013
WATCH: Obama Speaks on IRS Scandal

WATCH: Obama Speaks on IRS Scandal

President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal. Read »

May 15, 2013
White House Pushes Media Shield Law After AP Subpoena

White House Pushes Media Shield Law After AP Subpoena

A media shield law is again being pushed in the Senate, thanks to outrage from press freedom advocates at the Justic... Read »

May 15, 2013
Who's Running In 2014

Who's Running In 2014

A new website, trialballoons.net, is an essential scorecard for Illinois politics. Read »

May 15, 2013
CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings

CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings

The Chicago Teachers Union plans to file two federal lawsuits Wednesday to stop the city's school district... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House

Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House

One of President Barack Obama's closest advisers talks to Carol Marin about the stress and joy of working with... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice... Watch »

May 15, 2013
New Controversies Threaten Obama's 2nd-Term Agenda

New Controversies Threaten Obama's 2nd-Term Agenda

Benghazi talking points, the Associated Press' phone records and now the IRS scandal — that spate of... Read »

May 15, 2013
Daley Nephew Trial To Begin Early Next Year

Daley Nephew Trial To Begin Early Next Year

Former Mayor Richard M. Daley's nephew will face trial in the David Koschman case early next Watch »

May 14, 2013
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