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9-Year-Old Takes On Mayor At School Closings Rally

A 3rd grader from the South Side has become an Internet sensation, after delivering a rousing speech at a rally against school closings earlier this week.

CBS Chicago–11 hours ago

Fardon Nominated To Succeed Fitzgerald As U.S. Attorney

Zachary Fardon was on the team of federal prosecutors who secured convictions against former Illinois Republican Gov. George Ryan in 2006. In that case and in others, Fardon gained a reputation as an adept, quick-witted cross-examiner.

12 hours ago

Concealed Carry Bill Moves To House Floor, But Senate Objects

A concealed-carry gun deal brokered by House Speaker Michael Madigan cleared a House committee Thursday, but its prospects were unclear across the Capitol in the Senate because of the way it would curb existing local gun laws.

12 hours ago

Lawmakers Approve Required Birth Control Lessons In Sex Ed Classes

State lawmakers have passed legislation that would mandate schools that teach sex education in Illinois also would have to give students information about birth control.

WBBM Newsradio–13 hours ago

Opponents Vow To Keep Fighting, Despite Vote To Close 49 Elementary Schools

The decision to close 49 elementary schools in Chicago is done, but bitterness over the move lingered Thursday morning, as the Chicago Teachers Union vowed to continue their fight against the closings, and parents and students protested the looming closure of their schools.

14 hours ago

Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary Schools

The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.

2013/05/22

• Lang Steps Aside As Gambling Expansion Sponsor Over ‘Perceived Conflict’ 2013/05/22
• Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be Delayed CBS Chicago–2013/05/22
• Congressman Quigley’s Bill Would Require New Federal Buildings To Be Bird Friendly 2013/05/21
• Chicago Tea Party Members Protest IRS Actions 2013/05/21
• Emanuel Stands Firm On School Closings Plan Ahead Of Board Vote CBS Chicago–2013/05/21
• Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulation Proposal 2013/05/21
• Quinn: Illinois Gaming Board Should Have Oversight Over Chicago Casino 2013/05/20
• Quinn To Keep ‘Open Mind’ About Medical Marijuana Bill 2013/05/20
• Quinn Signs Bill To Toughen Penalties For Social Media Mob Attacks 2013/05/18
• Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill 2013/05/18
• State Sen. Pushes Legislation Aimed At Curbing Burglaries 2013/05/18
• Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation 2013/05/17
• DePaul Arena Part Of Larger Plan To Revamp McCormick Place, Navy Pier 2013/05/16
• Unions, Retirees Slam Mayor’s Plan To Cut Health Care Subsidy 2013/05/16