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Rep. Jackson supporter says foe driven by ‘political demonic forces’

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. on Monday touted the backing of more than 50 ministers, including one who said “political demonic forces” were driving the agenda of Democratic primary opponent Debbie Halvorson. ...

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South Side Irish parade organizers waiting for bill from city

South Side Irish Parade organizers appear to be nearing an agreement with the city to hold the popular event March 11 after a two-year hiatus brought on by drunken brawling and other problems around the ... ...

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Leading aldermen in no rush on City Council protester crackdown

The same aldermen who proposed new rules to limit crowd participation at City Council meetings said today they're in no hurry to see the rules enacted. ...

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Chicago may ban credit history discrimination for job seekers

Rejecting Chicago job applicants because of credit history would be banned in most cases under a proposal a City Council committee endorsed Thursday. ...

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New Cook County property tax web site coming

Come April, Cook County property owners will be able to go to a single web site to find all of the government information related to their homes or businesses. ...

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Secret Service, Chicago cops answer G-8 security questions at business forum

Chicago police and federal officials have provided some of their most candid comments to date on how they expect to handle potentially violent protests surrounding the upcoming G-8 and NATO summits here in the spring, ... ...

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Chicago aldermen want to quiet public at council meetings

Some of the City Council’s most influential aldermen proposed a crackdown today on crowd participation at council meetings that would ban everything from signs  and posters to clapping and booing in the public gallery. ...

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Quinn names tax hike lawmaker to lead agriculture agency

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn found a spot for another state lawmaker who lost an election but voted as a lame duck for last year’s major income-tax hike. ...

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Emanuel backs Illinois gay marriage measure

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today said he would press for legislation pending in Springfield that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. ...

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Chicago area has most corruption convictions in nation, UIC study says

The Chicago area logged the most public corruption convictions of any federal jurisdiction in the United States during the past 36 years, according to a report released today by the University of Illinois at Chicago. ...

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Chicago aldermen OK ban on synthetic cocaine

Chicago aldermen today approved a measure that would ban the sale of synthetic cocaine within the city and levy fines of up to $1,000 on retailers who violate the ordinance. ...

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Chicago City Council approves $1.75M settlement in ambulance case

The Chicago City Council today approved a $1.75 million settlement with the family of a 13-year-old girl who died a decade ago after city paramedics allegedly botched her care amid an asthma attack. ...

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Emanuel defends income-tax hike refund seizure

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today gave an impassioned defense of the city’s effort to intercept millions in state income tax refunds from people across Illinois who owe City Hall money. ...

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Emanuel says he didn’t know ally organized pro-education groups

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday that he didn't direct a political consulting firm with close ties to him to organize faith and community groups in support of his education agenda, nor was he aware the ... ...

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Emanuel says he didn’t know ally organized pro-education groups

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday that he didn't direct a political consulting firm with close ties to him to organize faith and community groups in support of his education agenda, nor was he aware the ... ...

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