January 18, 2012 8:02 pm Mayor: Passion for First Amendment a “Good Thing” Mayor Rahm Emanuel comments on the protestors that were removed during the City Council. 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