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Gov. Quinn Announces Special Election for Jackson Vacancy

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. stepped down from his post on November 21, 2012 submitting...

Chicago's Election Day Short on Surprises, Big on Turnout

The long cinder barricades surrounding the block that Americas First Family lives on in Chicagos...

Jackson Wins Re-election Despite Illness, Absence

Constituents in the 2nd Congressional District had not heard from their congressman in months before...

2012 Endorsements

Barack Obama, Candidate for President of the United States...

African Americans Pay More for Auto Insurance, New Study Shows

New York, NY -- 4AutoInsuranceQuote.com recently released a study that shows that African Americans illegally...

Illinois Reaches Milestone toward South Suburban Airport Approval

PEOTONE Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has reached another major milestone toward approval...

A Disc Jockeys Secret Weapon Against Domestic Violence: Karaoke

Karaoke night was going just fine as it usually did at City Life Lounge, 712...

Illinois Tollway Expands Advisory Council To Assist With Diversity Council

DOWNERS GROVE, IL The Illinois Tollway is reconvening its Earned Credit Program (ECP) Advisory Council...

McDonald's USA Adding Calorie Counts to Menu Boards

OAK BROOK, Ill. McDonalds USA President Jan Fields announced that, starting this week, the company...

Obama Nomination Speech on Big Screen at Local Theater

On Thursday, the last night of the Democratic National Convention, held in Charlotte, N.C., President...

Chicago Teachers on the Picket Line, Parents Scramble for Alternatives

Thousands of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers began striking Monday for the first time in...

Fraction of affected students at alternative sites

CHICAGO (AP) Officials say about 18,000 Chicago Public Schools students took advantage of sites established...

CFC to hold College Fair

The Chicago Football Classic (CFC) is in its 15th season and the weekend of activities...

Raoul: Kiddie-flavored Tobacco a No-No

State Sen. Kwame Raoul said he has a problem with tobacco companies who appear to...

Holiday Weekend Gun Violence Strikes Dozens, Kills 3

The four-day Labor Day weekend was a bloody one in Chicago that saw at least...