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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

Illinois Looking to Catch Up on Medicaid Payments

The State of Illinois is trying to catch up on its outstanding Medicaid bills with federal stimulus funds.

Posted on 11.21.2009 by Tony Arnold

Oprah Counts Down to the End

Oprah Winfrey announces her show will end in 2011.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Susie An

Asian Carp Breach Barrier

DNA evidence suggests invasive Asian carp have breached an electronic barrier, bringing the fish within 5 miles of Lake Michigan.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Kate Gardiner

Latest Unemployment Numbers Bad for Chicago Area, But There May Be Reason for Hope

The latest Chicago-area unemployment numbers are high, but there may be reason for hope.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by City Room

Quinn Talks Price for Thomson Prison

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn wants to lease a western Illinois prison for Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Tony Arnold

Chicagoans Talk About the End of Oprah's Show

Oprah Winfrey is expected to end her show in 2011.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Susie An

Cook County Commissioners Approve Budget

Cook County Commissioners have agreed on a budget for fiscal year 2010.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Tony Arnold

Immigrant Advocates Slam Federal Audits

They call for legalizing the status of unauthorized workers.

Posted on 11.20.2009 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Audits Target 24 Illinois Employers

The companies are among 1,000 nationwide that authorities say they’ve notified for auditing. The companies, suspected of employing unauthorized workers, have connections to public safety.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Chip Mitchell

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

Abortion Law Off the Books 'til 2010

An Illinois law requiring doctors to tell parents when their daughters seek an abortion has been paused once again.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by City Room

Earnings Report Shows Sears Continues to Struggle

Despite signs of improvement over last year, Sears Holdings continues to struggle.

Posted on 11.19.2009 by Tony Arnold