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Chicago Developer Convicted On All Counts of Bribing Alderman

Real estate developer Calvin Boender was convicted Thusday of bribing former Ald. Isaac Carothers, who resigned last month.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Alex Keefe

Obama Administration Pushing Forward With Thomson Prison Plan

The Obama administration wants to purchase Thomson Correctional Center even if Guantanamo Bay detainees aren't held there.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

Chicagoan Pleads Guilty to Terror Attack that Killed 160

A Chicago man is pleading guilty to helping plan a terrorist attack that killed more than a hundred and sixty people.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Rob Wildeboer

O'Hare Passenger Traffic Sees Big Drop in 2009

The number of passengers moving through O'Hare Airport fell by 8.8 percent in 2009, according to preliminary numbers released Wednesday by Airports Council International. That's a faster year-over-year drop-off than any other major airport in the world.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Alex Keefe

Admitted Terrorist in Chicago Avoiding the Death Penalty

The U.S. government has taken the death penalty off the table for a Chicago man who helped plan the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks that killed more than a hundred and sixty people.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Rob Wildeboer

Church Drafts Ethical Stand on Stem Cells and Cloning

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America proposes an ethical framework for hot genetic issues.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Lynette Kalsnes

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Provena Not Charitable Enough

Court says Provena must pay property tax.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Susie An

Chicago Terror Suspect David Headley Pleads Guilty

David Coleman Headley offers details on a planned attack in his signed plea agreement.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Associated Press

Anti-War Protesters Marching in Chicago Tonight

Protesters are gathering at Chicago's Federal Plaza for an anti-war march this evening.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

AIDS Activists Call for More Illinois State Funding

AIDS activists say Illinois residents relying on potentially life saving services won't get the help they need unless the state comes up with more money.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sean Crawford

Illinois Primary Pushed Back

Illinois' next primary will come a little later in the calendar year next time around.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

Quinn Allows Top Corrections Official to Keep His Job

Michael Randle took a lot of heat during the Democratic primary for releasing violent inmates before they before they spent much time in prison.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

No Details on CPS Clout Admissions, But Tightened Controls

It will be up to principals to record attempts by elected officials or others to improperly influence them.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Linda Lutton

Blagojevich Attorneys to Play Tapes When He Testifies

The judge says he's likely to allow the request.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Cook County Courts to Study Use of Electronic Monitoring

The Cook County Circuit Court will look into the affects of electronic monitoring on public safety.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room