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DNC Speeches: Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth took the stage at the DNC, after a tribute to veterans.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann

Chicago School Board Approves District's Budget

The Chicago Board of Education passes a $6 billion budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

School Groups Call for Boycotting Boycott

Community groups are putting pressure on Reverend James Meeks to call off his planned school boycott.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

Congressman Bobby Rush Energized After Bout with Cancer

Bobby Rush compared himself to an eagle, regaining strength after his illness. The congressman has battled cancer and expressed excitement at being at the DNC.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann

Chicago Restaurant Closures are on a Slight Decrease

Despite high-profile closures, Chicago restaurant shutdowns are slightly lower than last year.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by City Room

Controversial Columnist Resigns

Longtime sports columnist Jay Mariotti is leaving the Chicago Sun-Times.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Blagojevich Goes to Denver

Is Illinois governor an unwanted guest?

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Amanda Vinicky

Illinois Students Soothed on Loan Worries

State agency says plenty of funds available.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Man Charged with Puffer Fish Toxin Possession

A suburban man could face 10 years in prison if convicted of acquiring puffer fish toxin as a weapon.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Susie An

Frustrated Supporters Shut Out of DNC

Ticket shortages have been a problem.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Ranks of Uninsured Swell in Illinois

Illinois is lagging some neighboring states and the country as a whole in reducing the number of uninsured.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer

DNC Speeches: Hillary Rodham Clinton

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, addresses the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Andrew Gill

Lawmakers Noncommittal to Meeks' Proposal

A proposal from Reverend James Meeks that could avert his school boycott gets little committment from lawmakers.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Board to Consider Chicago Public Schools' Budget

The Chicago Board of Education considers next year's budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Scores on SAT Down Slightly

SAT scores in Illinois show a slight drop from last year.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee