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Burris Turned Away from Senate

Posted 1.6.09 by City Room and the Associated Press

Illinois U.S. Senate Appointee Roland Burris, right, escorted by Senate Sergeant of Arms Terrance Gainer (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President-elect Barack Obama's appointed successor was turned away when he appeared at the U.S. Capitol to take his seat. Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris announced the decision to deny him the seat as he stood before a large throng of reporters and cameras in the rain outside the Capitol building.

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Three Wise Men Get Their Day in Chicago

Latino families try to keep a tradition alive

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Linda Lutton

Chicago Union Head Wary of More City Job Cuts

One of Chicago's union leaders braces for the possibility of more city job cuts.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Mike Rhee

Daley Doubts He'll Endorse in 5th Congressional Race

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he most likely won't endorse anyone in the 5th Congressional District special election.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Mike Rhee

Mayor Daley Encourages Board Certified Teachers

Chicago Public Schools breaks a record for new board certified teachers.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Mike Rhee

Gary Looking For Bailout

City wants business to help shore up $30 million deficit.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Michael Puente

Chicago Adds More Top Teachers

More top teachers working in Chicago, but not all are in the toughest schools.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Julia McEvoy

Mayor Daley Looks at More City Layoffs

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley looks at the possibility of more city layoffs.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Mike Rhee

Leo Burnett to Pay $15.5 Million in Whistleblower Settlement

Chicago ad agency Leo Burnett agrees to pay millions to the federal government.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Adriene Hill

Unfiltered: Arne Duncan Joins Mayor Daley at Press Conference

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley talks to the press about board certified teachers, Roland Burris and the city's economic situation.

Posted on 1.6.2009 by City Room

Chicago Latinos at Odds Over Burris’ Senate Bid

Should his appointment by an allegedly corrupt governor disqualify him for the seat?

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Joe Gardner Wessely

Candidates Start Race for 5th District Seat

Candidates looking to replace former Congressman Rahm Emanuel start scrambling for a special election.

Posted on 1.5.2009 by Mike Rhee

Burris Looks to Be Sworn In as U.S. Senator

Roland Burris tries to get sworn into the U.S. Senate Tuesday.

Posted on 1.5.2009 by Mike Rhee

Lt. Governor Launches a Review Panel

Lt. Governor Quinn launches his own investigation of sorts on the state government.

Posted on 1.5.2009 by Susie An

Roland Burris Determined to Be Seated in Senate

Roland Burris travels to Washington, D.C intent on being seated in the U.S. Senate.

Posted on 1.5.2009 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Political Standstill Could Stall Federal Funds

President-elect Barack Obama says he wants to help rebuild the country’s infrastructure, but the Illinois governor’s legal troubles could endanger the state’s portion.

Posted on 1.5.2009 by Ian Fullerton

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