Chicago
Rahm Emanuel’s first 100 days: new style, same substance
August 26, 2011After 100 days on the job, new Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is touting his administration's first accomplishments. The impression is one of boldly charting a new course of change.
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Police torture victims continue to seek justice, freedom
August 12, 2011Mayor Richard M. Daley can be sued as a defendant in a lawsuit filed over decades-old allegations of police torture and a citywide conspiracy to cover it up.
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Chicago rally: Hands off Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
July 25, 2011It was 101 degrees in the shade, but that didn't stop 200 white-haired retirees and others from rallying against any cuts to these programs.
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Illinois defends civil unions law in foster care dispute
July 12, 2011State officials sent letters to four Catholic Charities agencies that place children, explaining the decision to not renew foster care and adoption contracts.
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Chicago workers protest phony job creation
July 1, 2011About 20 activists gathered in front of the Chicago Club to confront the CEO of Motorola Solutions, Greg Brown.
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