With '93 Chicago Visit, Mandela Raised Millions To Run For President Of South Africa
Nelson Mandela, who died at age 95 today, created quite a stir when he visited Chicago back in 1993. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
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Nelson Mandela, who died at age 95 today, created quite a stir when he visited Chicago back in 1993. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Reaction came swiftly Thursday from the Illinois political world after the South African government announced the passing of civil-rights icon Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela, who died today, is being remembered as a humble but determined leader who became a symbol of freedom and justice for millions of South Africans and people around the world.
The overhaul, approved by the General Assembly this week after years of delay and inaction, cuts benefits for most employees and retirees. It has a June 1 effective date, but could be delayed by the legal challenges.
On the heels of a major overhaul of the Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line, the CTA is planning a nearly half-billion-dollar upgrade of its second busiest train line: the Blue Line to O'Hare International Airport.
Now that state lawmakers have taken the tough step of passing state pension reform, what does it mean for Chicago? CBS 2's Dana Kozlov explains.
Rod Blagojevich's lawyers laid out a final set of arguments in writing before they step before appellate judges next week to argue that the imprisoned ex-governor deserves a new trial.
Bus drivers have said they're seeing fewer problems with Ventra fare cards, and the mayor said he's not holding Claypool responsible for the foul-ups with the switchover to Ventra.
The Illinois Legislature approved a historic plan Tuesday to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension shortfall, a vote that proponents described as critical to repairing the state's deeply troubled finances but that faces the immediate threat of a legal challenge from labor unions.
Time is running out for homeowners who received improper property tax deductions to qualify for amnesty.
What would you do for your community with a million dollars? Some residents from throughout Chicago are getting a chance to answer that question, for real.
The South Side resident suggests the location of his post-presidency home will be driven by what's best for his family. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Another financial windfall is in store for the parking meter company that's already fleeced city taxpayers twice. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Illinois' legislative leaders briefed other lawmakers Friday on details of a breakthrough agreement for solving the state's $100 billion pension crisis, leaving them four days to study the plan before facing a vote that could be crucial for the state's financial condition and their own re-election plans.
After more than five months of work, Illinois' legislative leaders announced Wednesday they've reached a deal to help solve the state's $100 billion pension problem, considered the nation's worst.
