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Where To Experience National Monuments This Memorial Day
Visiting monuments this Memorial Day is a refreshing way of fostering a child’s education outside of the classroom, paying tribute to those who died in war and remembering America’s leaders.
Bernstein: Collins A Risk For Northwestern
Collins and Northwestern may be an ideal fit. It will certainly look and sound that way while it’s still all about appearances.
South Shore Drill Team Leaves For Inauguration Parade In D.C.
The South Shore Drill Team will march in the inaugural parade and pass the presidential reviewing stand, where they’ll be cheered on by the Commander-in-Chief.
Sen. Kirk Pays First Visit To Office Since Stroke
The Illinois Republican spent about a half-hour meeting with aides on Thursday in advance of his anticipated return to work when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr.
The embattled South Side congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. would resign for health reasons, admit to misspending campaign funds and likely spend some time behind bars, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has learned.
New Restrictions For All Flights After Near-Mishap In Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new restrictions on takeoffs and landings across the country, after three planes came dangerously close together in Washington, D.C.
Opinion: Obama Is Wrecking The White House
President Obama has made too many changes to the White House and had too many parties to be allowed back for another 4 years.
Shedd Aquarium Looks To Adopt Sea Lion From Pacific Northwest
The Shedd Aquarium is throwing a lifeline to a sea lion that otherwise might be doomed.
Ross Leads Washington Past Northwestern In NIT
Terrence Ross scored a career-high 32 points and top-seeded Washington beat fourth-seeded Northwestern 76-55 on Friday night in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
2 Local High School Seniors Compete In Prestigious Science Tournament
Two Chicago area high school seniors are in Washington, D.C., competing in America’s most prestigious pre-college science tournament.
Emanuel Goes To Washington To Discuss Education Reform
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard are in Washington, D.C., Friday to participate in a forum on education reform.
Mayor Emanuel: Chief Of Staff Role Tough On Anybody
Mayor Emanuel, who was White House Chief of Staff before Bill Daley, says Daley can leave the White House with his head held high for a job well done.
Protesters Head To Washington To ‘Take Back The Capitol’
Hundreds of anti-corporate protesters boarded buses bound for Washington, D.C., Monday morning to protest the influence of corporate lobbyists on Congress.
MLK Memorial Dedication Postponed As Hurricane Irene Looms Off East Coast
The Martin Luther King memorial dedication set for Sunday in Washington, D.C.. has been cancelled because of Hurricane Irene, disappointing dozens of Chicagoans who had hoped to honor the civil-rights icon.
No House Ethics Sanctions Against Gutierrez After Arrest
The U.S. House of Representatives has decided not to pursue ethics sanctions against Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), who was arrested last week while protesting in front of the White House.
9 Illinois Police Officers’ Names To Be Added To Memorial
The names of nine Illinois police officers will be among 152 added to a memorial wall in Washington this week.
Plane From Chicago Encounters Sleeping Air Traffic Controller
Two planes, including one from Chicago, landed at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., without clearance this week, because they couldn’t reach anyone in the tower.
Emanuel To Get Face Time With Obama On Friday
Chicago’s next mayor is scheduled to meet with his former boss in Washington, Rahm Emanuel’s transition office confirmed.
Daley, Airline CEOs To Meet In Washington
Former U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, who now serves as President Barack Obama’s transportation secretary, is stepping in to mediate the ongoing feud between Mayor Richard M. Daley and two major airlines.
Bears Blog: Bears vs Cowboys Preview & Prediction
A win is a win is a win. That’s what the Bears will tell you about their 19-14 survival against the Lions. It doesn’t matter that they got the aid of an obscure rule to […]
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