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State Sen. Gary Forby is doing it. Is your senator?]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:23:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Barbara-Byrd-Bennett1.jpg
To protest school cuts, demonstrators outside a Barbara Byrd-Bennett speech will collect toilet paper to stock barren bathrooms.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jesse+jackson+jr+getty.JPG
Convicted former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. would like to serve prison time ahead of his also-convicted spouse, Sandi Jackson, court filings show. Paperwork also reveals that the former...]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:17:28 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jesse+jackson+jr+getty.JPG
Convicted former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. would like to serve prison time ahead of his also-convicted spouse, Sandi Jackson, court filings show.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:08:29 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP159821244059.jpg
In a news release, Quinn's office says the governor signed the bill Monday. Quinn says the law will "unlock the potential" for thousands of jobs in southern Illinois while protecting the environment.

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In an interview, GOP gubernatorial candidate suggests teachers should not be allowed to strike.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:19:48 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bill+daley+1113.jpg
In a so-called three-step plan to end Illinois' pension impasse, Bill Daley called out Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday for "failed leadership" and Attorney General Lisa Madigan for making the argument worse.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:15:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Parking+meter+1.jpg
Longer weekday meter hours and free Sunday parking in most Chicago neighborhoods start two weeks early as part of a new deal with the private company that owns the city's meters, the mayor's office announced.

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In 2010, Senate candidate Mark Kirk told the Tribune editorial board he wouldn't support granting legal status to undocumented immigrants unless the U.S. increased security on the Mexican]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:37:02 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/219*120/doctor_generic_health.jpg
Loyola's Stritch School of Medicine is the first medical school in the country to accept applications from undocumented immigrants.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:06:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jesse+jackson+jr.+.jpg
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, are making moves in preparation for their July 3 sentencing in separate corruption cases

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke Thursday in Chicago at the Clinton Global Initiative America conference created by her husband, former President Bill Clinton.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:59:51 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Rahm-Emanuel48.jpg
The Mayor said he was getting home from the game around 12:30 p.m. central time and he needed to talk to someone about the thrilling come from behind victory. But who would be awake? Oh, yeah,...]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/generic+smoking+hand+cigarette.jpg
Sponsored by State Representative Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) the legislation, which cleared both the House and Senate, would give law enforcement officers the power to apply littering penalties to...

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“When I was in the White House, you get a Secret Service code name, my Secret Service code name was Blackhawk," Emanuel told NBC Chicago Wednesday. "I have an affinity, not just as the mayor of Chicago,...]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:59:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/obama-hawks-WH.jpg
President smartly stays away from subject while stumping for Massachusetts candidate.

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The candidate for governor suggests getting rid of the flat tax his brother helped write into the state's constitution.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:35:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/WMAQ_000000003455610_722x406_33148483528.jpg
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reacts to news that Bill Daley has created an exploratory committee for a possible run for the statehouse. He declines to answer a question about who he may endorse.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:22:53 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/lisa+madigan+reporters+0611.JPG
Attorney General Lisa Madigan hasn't made an official decision to run for Illinois governor in 2014, but on the same day Bill Daley all but threw his hat in the ring, she said it's still on her

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Quinn's office said in a release Tuesday that the governor of the losing team's state will volunteer at a food bank of the winning governor's choice. That means Patrick would volunteer at the Greater Chicago Foo...]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:07:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/205*120/Mark+Kirk+Near+Death+p1.jpg
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and local business leaders want Sen. Mark Kirk to get on board with immigration reform.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:36:25 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bill+daley+committee.jpg
He hinted at it for months, but former White House chief of staff Bill Daley has officially taken the first step toward running for Illinois governor.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:57:38 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/CTU-sharkey.jpg
Teachers say they weren't included in the planning, calling her education plan one which will "foster mistrust, alienation and lowered expectations."]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:39:46 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Nancy-Pelosi-San-Diego-NSA.jpg
In San Diego Monday, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi — asked about the leak of details of a National Security Agency data surveillance program — said she will call for full empowerment of the Privacy and Civil...]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:51:26 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/131100587.jpg
Sen. Dick Durbin is the third-most popular guest on morning talk shows since 2010.

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While students look a week or two ahead for summer break to start, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools is looking ahead several years to ensure high-quality education.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:25:32 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/quinin+060713-1.jpg
Gov. Pat Quinn says he has spoken with House Speaker Michael Madigan and they plan to sit down Monday to discuss how to fix Illinois' $97 billion pension crisis.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:14:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/college-tuition.jpg
Student loan rates set to double on July 1.

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Federal prosecutors are recommending former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. get four years in prison for misusing $750,000 in campaign money and 18 months for Jackson's wife, Sandi.

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"Once in a lifetime" sums up the experience a group of students from Chicago's Harper High School had this week in Washington D.C.

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Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday called a special legislative session to focus on a solution to fix Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension shortfall. The move comes after Moody's downgraded the state's credit...]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:29:43 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/231*120/roseland+hospital.jpg
Illinois will give about $350,000 in emergency funding to Roseland Community Hospital so the Chicago facility can remain open, Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday.

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A Battleground Polling survey has the state treasurer at 27 percent among regular Republican primary voters.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:59:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP839981639198.jpg
Gov. Pat Quinn dangled the possibility Tuesday that he'll call lawmakers back for a special session on Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis, but he pressed Senate President John Cullerton and...

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The court acted on Attorney General Lisa Madigan's request to allow Gov. Pat Quinn more time to review legislation passed last week.

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