CBS 2 School: Waiting for an October Revolution
"Waiting for Superman," a recently released documentary, has sparked a heated debate over how best to reform our failing public schools. Reformers today are hoping for an October Revolution.
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"Waiting for Superman," a recently released documentary, has sparked a heated debate over how best to reform our failing public schools. Reformers today are hoping for an October Revolution.
The Vice President talks economy, says "things are looking up."
Mayor Richard M. Daley on Wednesday unveiled a $6.1 billion proposed city budget that dips into the city's reserves again to avoid tax hikes and fee increases.
The negative political ads for next month's election are driving Walter Jacobson crazy. And he says, it's a bad thing for voters to hear nothing but bad news in these precious few weeks before the election.
Congressman Luis Gutierrez may be the favorite mayoral candidate in the Latino community. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports the race is taking on an increasingly ethnic and racial tone.
Chicago Aldermen want the federal government to stop banning most gay men from donating blood.
It's not often that a Chicago politician loses his voice while tuning up to run for mayor. But that's literally what's about to happen to Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd).
Mayor Richard M. Daley announced Tuesday that he plans to return hundreds of police officers to the streets in the coming year.
A north suburban teen has Illinois lawmakers onboard with a new campaign to stop people from texting while driving.
Vice President Joe Biden will be in Chicago Tuesday, placing his support behind Gov. Pat Quinn.
No fewer than six possible candidates for mayor attended the Columbus Day Parade on Monday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Rahm Emanuel cast his ballot for the November general election on Monday at the Chicago Board of Elections. He is encouraging Chicagoans to vote early.
City Colleges President Gery Chico received the endorsements of former 1st ward alderman Manny Flores and Marty Castro.
With so much negativity and resentment directed at Christopher Columbus it is amazing we still have a federal holiday today. It was a lot different back in 1892.
The DuPage County courthouse in Wheaton will soon be renamed for the late U.S. Congressman Henry Hyde.
