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Chicago at Halfway Point of Neighborhood Stabilization Cash
Posted 3.10.10 by Natalie Moore
Valerie Leonard and John Paul Jones.

In early 2009, the federal housing department gave Chicago $55 million to help manage the ballooning foreclosure crisis. But some residents say they want more transparency in how that money reaches distressed neighborhoods. There’s a public hearing Thursday at city hall to address community concerns. More...
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Governor Quinn Proposes One Percent Tax Increase to Cover Education

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Quinn Releases Budget; Says 1 Percent Tax Hike Would Stop Schools Cuts

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Attorneys Give Opening Statements in Boender Trial

A Chicago developer is accused of bribing aldermen.

Posted on 3.11.2010 by Susie An
Radogno Says Quinn is Playing Political Games with Budget

Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno reacts to Governor Pat Quinn's budget address.

Posted on 3.11.2010 by City Room
Aldermen Blast Obama for Lack of Immigration Reform

Some Chicago aldermen and Latino community leaders are criticizing national Democratic leadership over the lack of comprehensive immigration reform.

Posted on 3.11.2010 by City Room
Daley Supports Art Turner for Lt. Gov

Mayor Daley wants Art Turner for lieutenant governor.

Posted on 3.11.2010 by Susie An
Undocumented Youths Adopt Risky Tactic

Eight young people “come out” at a Chicago protest, demanding that President Barack Obama push for an overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Chip Mitchell
Quinn Tries to Merge Youth Prison System With DCFS

The Department of Juvenile Justice was created about four years ago.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Brady Calls Quinn's Budget Proposal a "Disaster"

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady is criticizing his opponent's budget plan.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by City Room
Daley Criticizes Grade Fixing

Daley says grade fixing at Chicago schools is unacceptable.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Susie An
Unfiltered: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Delivers Budget Address

Calls for 1% income tax hike to cover education.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Ammad Omar
Students to ‘Come Out’ as Undocumented

Today a group of undocumented Chicago students is trying to break a stalemate in the nation’s immigration debate.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Chip Mitchell
Cross Doubts Quinn's Ed Cuts Are For Real

The governor unveils budget plan today.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by Sam Hudzik
Illinois' Unemployment Highest Since August 1983

Unemployment is up in Illinois, but the rate of job loss continues to slow down.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by City Room
Latest Numbers: Midway Worst Among Busy Airports in On-Time Departures

Chicago's Midway Airport is dead-last in the latest rankings of on-time airport departures.

Posted on 3.10.2010 by City Room
Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon

Former GOP Governor says lawmakers lack political will to pass reform.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by Ammad Omar
LifeLock Settles Deception Case for $11 Million

FTC and Illinois Attorney General says LifeLock practiced deceptive advertisement.

Posted on 3.9.2010 by Susie An
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Attorneys Give Opening Statements in Boender Trial

Radogno Says Quinn is Playing Political Games with Budget

Aldermen Blast Obama for Lack of Immigration Reform

Daley Supports Art Turner for Lt. Gov

Undocumented Youths Adopt Risky Tactic

Quinn Tries to Merge Youth Prison System With DCFS

Brady Calls Quinn's Budget Proposal a "Disaster"



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