President Barack Obama
Governor Asks For 11 Counties To Be Named Federal Disaster Areas
On Thursday, the entire Illinois congressional delegation and Gov. Quinn asked President Obama for federal flood-relief funds.
Obama Taps Penny Pritzker As Commerce Secretary
Another Chicagoan could soon join President Barack Obama’s Cabinet. The president nominated billionaire and longtime fundraiser Penny Pritzker to be the next U.S. Commerce Secretary.
Hearing On Controversial EPA Plan To Reduce Car Pollution Being Held In Chicago
The Obama Administration is holding a second and final public hearing today in Chicago on its controversial plan to sharply cut air pollution from cars, starting in 2017.
Kirk Backs Obama’s Strategy On North Korea Threats
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk said he’s concerned about the increasing tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies.
President Obama Picks Indiana To Win NCAA Title
President Barack Obama is picking Indiana to go all the way in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Obama Tours Argonne National Laboratory, Proposes $2B In Research
The president spent time Friday at several stations at the facility that research how cars use energy.
Pritzker Resigns From School Board; Obama Cabinet Next?
Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker has resigned from the Chicago Board of Education.
No Deal To Delay Sequestration Cuts, Illinois Could Be Hit Hard
With no deal in sight to avoid $85 billion in automatic federal budget cuts – known as the sequester – airports could see delays, some public services might be disrupted, and many federal workers could be forced to take lower pay, layoffs, or mandatory furloughs.
Murder Charges Filed In Death Of Teen Whose Sister Attended Obama Gun Violence Speech
Murder charges have been filed against a man in connection with the shooting death of Janay McFarlane, 18, who was gunned down Friday just hours after her sister stood on stage with President Barack Obama as he delivered an address against violence.
Obama To Students: Stronger Gun Laws, Economic Measures Will Make Streets Safer
President Barack Obama made a pitch for tighter firearms controls as well as economic measures that he says could improve young peoples’ safety in the long run.
2 Locals Among Guests At State Of The Union Address
Two Chicago area residents have received invitations to attend President Obama’s State of the Union address, for markedly different reasons.
Local Gun Control Advocate To Attend State Of The Union Address
Carolyn Murray was invited to the State of the Union by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill).
Emanuel Chokes Up Discussing Teen’s Murder: ‘She Is What Is Best In Our City’
An emotional Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Kenwood, a week after performing with her school band at President Obama’s inaugural, was “what is best in our city,” and the gunman who killed her was a “punk.”
Police Stand By Crime Strategies After Bloody Weekend
Eight people were slain in various shootings in Chicago over the weekend, but Chicago police maintain their crime-fighting strategies are working.
With Inauguration Over, Obama Administration Returns To Work
The focus returned to hot button issues like gun control, for which U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have been pushing hard. Some Democrats in Congress have been hoping for compromise on at least part of their agenda.
Hundreds Celebrate Obama’s Inauguration, King Holiday At DuSable Museum
Though it was Obama’s second inauguration, there was no less enthusiasm from the crowd, which stood and cheered as they watched a live telecast of the inaugural proceedings.
Obama’s Inauguration On King Holiday Carries Dual Significance
With President Barack Obama’s second inauguration coming on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday has been a day of special significance for African-Americans.
Emanuel, Quinn, Preckwinkle Laud President’s Gun Control Plan
The president announced he will press Congress to pass legislation requiring background checks on all gun purchases; reinstate the ban on military-style assault weapons; renew a 10-round limit on the size of ammunition magazines; and prohibit the possession, transfer, manufacture, or import of armor-piercing bullets.
Shyne Threatens Obama With “Kanye West Meltdown” Over Chicago Murders
Former Diddy protégé Shyne has gone on a Twitter tear against the president. The Belize-born rapper has been calling out President Barack Obama for not doing more to curb the murder rate in the president’s hometown of […]
Obama’s Call For New Gun Control Will Have Plenty Of Backing In Chicago
President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged to move quickly on tightening gun control laws. He formed a task force to give him recommendations within a month.
Most Popular News
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.1238
- Teen Fatally Stabbed In Fight Outside Suburban Grocery StoreRomeoville police say a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man got into a fight in the parking lot outside the Jewel-Osco on Weber Road.432
- Powerball Jackpot At $600 Million: Most Common NumbersThe Powerball jackpot was increased Friday to $600 million, making it the largest Powerball jackpot ever.781
- Police Believe Alleged Con Man Had Scores Of Victims In 4 StatesPark Ridge police were asking for the public’s health in a fraud investigation against a man they said has been using a fake identity to fleece people in at least four states.148
- Family Helping Fund Research For Rare Disease That Struck Son, DaughterThey start out growing up like any other child, until a seizure strikes. It's the first sign of a deadly, rare brain disease that robs children of their abilities before taking their lives. This weekend, you can help a Downers Grove family try to find a cure for Batten Disease.226
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