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Federal prosecutors began their closing argument in Rod Blagojevich's corruption retrial on Wednesday, telling jurors that the former governor lied to them repeatedly during his seven days on the witness stand.
The City Council has approved Garry McCarthy as the new police superintendent, and he already has a heater case on his desk.
Several Catholic Charities groups are suing the state, saying they should not have to accept same-sex couples in civil unions as foster parents.
The Emanuel Administration is heralding the first stretch of what it hopes will be 100 miles of dedicated—and protected—bicycle lanes in the city of Chicago.
Federal prosecutors began their closing argument in Rod Blagojevich's corruption retrial on Wednesday, telling jurors that the former governor lied to them repeatedly during his seven days on the witness stand.
One Illinois state senator who allegedly punched another following floor debate has apologized for his actions, but the other senator says this goes deeper than the brief scuffle.
Rod Blagojevich wrapped up his testimony at his corruption retrial on Tuesday after seven days on the witness stand, including three days of cross-examination by federal prosecutors.
Top Obama adviser David Axelrod said today that Republican superstar Sarah Palin is "a good reflection of why we can't abandon education."
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal complaint, seeking to stop the Illinois State Police from searching cars during traffic stops without any apparent reason.
Rod Blagojevich wrapped up his testimony at his corruption retrial on Tuesday after seven days on the witness stand, including three days of cross-examination by federal prosecutors.
Gov. Pat Quinn has tapped former mayoral candidate Gery Chico to head up the Illinois State Board of Education.
Gov. Pat Quinn's promise to call a special session of the General Assembly is not getting an enthusiastic reception.
Austan D. Goolsbee, Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, will return to Chicago in time for the upcoming school year, a release from the White House said.
During a full day of cross-examination at Rod Blagojevich's corruption retrial, federal prosecutors repeatedly tried to use the former governor's own words to discredit him and paint him as dishonest.
A Chicago City Council committee on Monday approved Garry McCarthy, Mayor Emanuel's choice for a new superintendent of police, and the full council is expected to confirm the selection on Wednesday.
