December 7, 2010 4:30 pm Emanuel: Teacher Academies a “Model Program for the Country” Calling it an “excellent program,” mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel proposed doubling the current number of Chicago teaching academies from seven to 14. Local 2:18 Illinois lawmakers debate possible removal of state's grocery tax 2:03 Colleagues criticize Chicago alderman for speaking near charred American flag 2:27 Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez faces possible censure after appearing at rally with burnt American flag 3:23 As ballot counting continues, recount looms as possibility in State's Attorney's race 2:45 Ballot counting continues in State's Attorney's race