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Illinois Senate Panel OKs Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
After two days of snags in moving the issue, Sen. Heather Steans finally won committee approval by an 8-5 vote Thursday evening, sending the measure next to the floor.
Woman In Labor Votes First, Then Heads To Hospital
The labor vote literally has been cast this morning in the south suburbs.
Opinion: Obamacare Should Win It For Mitt Romney
If you’re still looking for a reason to decide on which candidate to vote for, think about Obamacare and the fact that one report after another clearly shows that it’s going to cost the nation much, much more than originally stated by President Obama and his administration.
Kindergarteners, Pre-Schoolers Get First Taste Of Election In Vote For Mascot
Today was election day for some people who won’t get to cast a ballot for president of the United States for more than a decade.
Today Is Last Day To Register To Vote
You can’t vote in the presidential election if you’re not registered. Today is the last day to do so.
Chicago Teachers Set To Vote On Contract
As teachers in southwest suburban Evergreen Park begin a strike, teachers in the Chicago Public Schools are ready to vote on the new contract that ended their strike last month.
Teachers Hold Massive Rally, Prepare For Vote On Whether To End Strike
Chicago Teachers Union delegates are expected to meet Sunday afternoon and could decide whether to end a strike that kept students out of classes last week.
State House Expels Rep. Derrick Smith
The Illinois House of Representatives has voted to expel state Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
City Council Approves Mayor Emanuel’s Infrastructure Trust Plan
The City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan for a controversial infrastructure trust.
City Council Approves Speed Camera Plan
Leadfoots look out, speed cameras are coming to Chicago this summer.
Teachers Furious After Board Votes To Close, Overhaul Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union is slamming the School Board, after the board approved a plan to close seven public schools next year and stage “turnarounds” for 10 others.
Chicago School Board Approves School Closings, Turnarounds
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to close seven public schools next school year and “turn around” 10 other schools, despite vehement objections from many parents, teachers and community members.
City Council Approves Mayor Emanuel’s First Budget
The Chicago City Council has voted unanimously to adopt Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first budget, which both he and many aldermen said represented a compromise on a number of tough issues in its final form.
Just One More Day Until Vote On Mayor Emanuel’s Budget
Just one more day remains before the City Council votes on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first budget proposal.
CTA Set To Vote On Contentious Budget Plan
The Chicago Transit Authority board is expected to vote Tuesday to approve a budget that holds the line on fares and service for six months — but cold pack a punch down the line.
Metra Board Approves Steep Fare Increase
The Metra board has approved the largest fare increase in the agency’s history.
Tollway Budget Passage Delayed Due To Mistake By Quinn
It took two tries before the Illinois Toll Highway Authority Board managed to legally approve its 2012 budget.
Vote For Chicago’s Christmas Tree
Three finalists have been chosen in the competition for Chicago’s official Christmas tree.
Tollway Board Approves Steep Toll Increase
The cost of tolls will nearly double under a plan approved by the Illinois Toll Highway Authority Board Thursday.
State Board Votes To Allow Closure Of Oak Forest Hospital
A state board voted Tuesday to allow Cook County to close Oak Forest Hospital and turn the facility into a regional outpatient center.
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