Freshmen State Legislators Hit The Ground Running
A new year has begun for the Illinois General Assembly, and for some members, it's a new career.
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A new year has begun for the Illinois General Assembly, and for some members, it's a new career.
The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Rahm Emanuel in the race for mayor.
Some Chicago voters are taking advantage of their first chance to help pick the first new mayor of Chicago since 1989.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill legalizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples.
The mayoral candidate made the stinging remark against rival Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, who has demanded an apology.
Early voting begins tomorrow in Chicago's municipal election.
Mayoral hopeful Gery Chico said Saturday that, if he's elected, he would work to bring the Super Bowl to Soldier Field, despite concerns about the stadium's small size and Chicago's winter weather.
All six candidates for mayor of Chicago have said the city's public schools need reform, but like other issues facing the candidates, there is disagreement on specific solutions.
The mayor of south suburban Dixmoor allegedly choked a 21-year-old temporary worker after he asked to work overtime.
Is Rahm Emanuel proposing a sales-tax cut or an increase? It's a little bit of both, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The office of Gov. Pat Quinn has filed a motion to block a ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court that would undo the state's $31 billion capital construction program.
A federal judge set a new sentencing date in October for convicted political fixer Antoin "Tony" Rezko, a former fundraiser for ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Activists continue to fight against plans for more Wal-Mart stores in the city of Chicago.
The back-and-forth over Emanuel residency has achieved an unexpected result.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has said admission to the Taste of Chicago will remain free, but new information shows that may not necessarily end up being the case.
