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Twice as Deadly: The Race Gap in Breast Cancer
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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.
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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.
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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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Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes
Partial results from Iraqi vote show tight contest
Americans' net worth up for 3rd straight quarter
Democrats, White House close in on health bill
Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan
KC superintendent says school closings are painful
Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person
International News
Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes
Partial results from Iraqi vote show tight contest
Greece hit by strikes, riots over austerity plan
Biden implores Israel, Palestinians to make peace
Pink Floyd wins battle with EMI over online sales
Myanmar's Suu Kyi denounces new election laws
World stocks subdued after Chinese inflation jump
Religious hatred, poverty behind Nigeria violence
Spain marks 6th anniversary of Madrid bombings
Afghanistan welcomes Pakistani role in peace talks
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