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Chicagoans Talk About the End of Oprah's Show

Oprah Winfrey is expected to end her show in 2011.
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Killing in Puerto Rico Hits Chicagoans Hard

The murder of a young gay activist in Puerto Rico is reverberating in the city’s Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Posted on 11.21.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Despite Rebuke, Burris 'Pleased' Senate Inquiry Over

Senate Ethics Committee releases public letter scolding Illinois' junior senator.

Posted on 11.21.2009 by Sam Hudzik
Oprah Counts Down to the End

Oprah Winfrey announces her show will end in 2011.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Susie An
Senate Panel Rebukes Burris

The senator says he's pleased the investigation has come to a close.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Sam Hudzik
Oprah Winfrey Show Ending

Show to end in 2011.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Ammad Omar
Illinois Unemployment Hits 26-year High

Illinois is reporting unemployment at 11 percent - the highest it's been since August 1983.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Kate Gardiner
Sears Reports a Loss

Sears continues to struggle.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Susie An
Gun Violence Prevention on the Cheap

Researchers at the University of Chicago are trying to find a solution to gun violence that's not only effective, but cheap.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Rob Wildeboer
Michael Scott's Gun Found at Death Scene

Evidence collected by the Chicago Police indicates that school board president Michael Scott was not murdered, but rather, committed suicide.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Rob Wildeboer
George Ryan Asks IL Supreme Court for Pension Payments

Imprisoned former governor says state owes him money.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Sean Crawford
Governor and Comptroller Face Off

Governor Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes square off in two debates, today.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Susie An
Another Trade Show Skips Chicago

The Plastics Industry won't be coming to Chicago for their convention.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Susie An
No Ballot Finality in Cook County Board President Race

Challenges are being debated to petitions filed by three of the candidates.

Posted on 11.17.2009 by Sam Hudzik
Peraica Regrets Election Tweet During Board Meeting

A post on the commissioner's Twitter site raises questions of political and government resources.

Posted on 11.17.2009 by Sam Hudzik
CHA Seeks to Demolish LeClaire Courts

The housing authority will begin shaping plans for the devleopment.

Posted on 11.17.2009 by Natalie Moore
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