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Walter’s Perspective: It’s OK For Rep. Walsh To Boycott Obama Speech
After weighing U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh’s brazen boycott of President Obama’s jobs speech Thursday, CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson says the gesture is consistent with American dissent.
County To Free Illegal Immigrants Being Held On Minor Charges
Immigrant rights activists won a victory in Cook County Wednesday, as the County Board agreed to free illegal immigrants being held on lesser charges.
County Board Approves Changes To Contracting Process
The Cook County Board has approved a new way of hiring consultants and making purchases, which actually reduces some of the board’s oversight.
Druick Named New Art Institute President
Longtime curator Douglas Druick has been named president of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Rwandan President Talks Buisness, Chicago Mob Attacks
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was in Chicago over the weekend, addressing expatriates who gathered in the city for a two-day event.
First Day For Claypool As CTA President
Not only is this the day Rahm Emanuel is sworn in as mayor – it is also the first day on the job for his hand-picked Chicago Transit Authority president, Forrest Claypool.
Obama Makes It Official: He’ll Run For Second Term
The Chicago-based Democrat on Monday confirmed what we’ve all suspected the moment he took office in 2009 — that he will indeed pursue another term. An online video and email sent to supporters made it official.
Groupon President Leaving Company
Rob Solomon, the president and chief operating officer of Groupon is leaving the company and returning to California.
Chicago Prepares For Arrival Of Chinese President
Chicago is preparing for the arrival of Chinese President Hu Jintao, who arrived in Washington Wednesday and will be in the city on Thursday and Friday.
Reagan To Be Honored for 100th Birthday
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be the keynote speaker at an event honoring President Ronald Reagan near Reagan’s birthplace in Tampico, Ill.
Last County Board Meeting Coming For Stroger
The Cook County Board meets tomorrow, and it is the last time Todd Stroger will preside.
Carter Talks About Difficulties Facing Obama
Listen to the entire interview with Newsradio 780′s Political Editor Craig Dellimore and former President Jimmy Carter.
Most Popular News
- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe 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.4834
- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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