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Army base reopening a step closer

April 11, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Prospects for redeveloping the Oakland Army Base moved a step forward last week as the City Council voted to extend its negotiating agreement with developers California Capital Group and AMB Corp.

Lawmakers back plan to end deportations of children, families

April 11, 2011 By Emile Schepers

In a Capitol Hill press conference, Rep. Luis Gutierrez outlined a plan to push for the use of administrative adjustments to stop the deportation and break-up of immigrant families.

ICE to promote softer image, activists not buying it

April 8, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

ICE plans to promote a lighter image through a new "community outreach program," but immigrant and community activists are not convinced.

Federal probe demanded in Wisconsin election scandal

April 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republican County Clerk Kathy Nicolaus took the election data off the county's computer network and put it on stand-alone computers accessible only in her office.

Chicago fights education cuts

April 8, 2011 By Lance Cohn

Republican budget cuts served as the backdrop for a recent labor and community rally and march sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Union.