January 6, 2011 2:28 pm Obama Appoints Bill Daley as White House Chief of Staff President Barack Obama has picked William Daley as his new chief of staff, calling him an experienced public servant, devoted patriot and friend. Local 2:16 Chicago City Council weighing a change to speed limits on city streets 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