Biography: Alex Keefe

Oprah's Street Closure Gets Mixed Reviews

People who work along Michigan Avenue weigh in.

Posted on 9.4.2009

Chicago Crime Down in August

A 4.5 percent drop in violent crime last month contributed to a citywide drop in crime overall, according to preliminary numbers released Friday by the Chicago Police Department.

Posted on 9.4.2009

Alderman Wants Mandatory Jail Time for Gun Violators

But the ordinance introduced Thursday by Ald. Ike Carothers may be difficult to enforce.

Posted on 9.3.2009

Quinn and Hynes Go Toe to Toe Over Tax Hike

Illinois' gubernatorial race gets heated over plans to balancing the state's budget.

Posted on 9.3.2009

Quinn Nixes Automatic Legislative Pay Hikes

The Governor's amendatory veto still has to be approved by the General Assembly.

Posted on 9.2.2009

Quinn Gives Hynes a Harsh Welcome to Governor's Race

Within an hour of Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes officially entering the Democratic gubernatorial race, incumbent Pat Quinn went on the offensive.

Posted on 9.2.2009

Daley Defends Closing Street for Oprah

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday defended the city's partial closing of Michigan Avenue so that talk show powerhouse Oprah Winfrey can film her 24th anniversary episode.

Posted on 9.2.2009

Daley Calls Alleged CPS Grade Tampering a "Great Disservice"

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley responded Tuesday to a published survey which found more than one-third of Chicago Public Schools teachers have felt pressure from a colleague to award higher grades than a student earned.

Posted on 9.1.2009

Durbin Defends Invitation-Only Health Care Meetings

Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he wants to avoid the sort of raucous town hall-style meetings he's seen on television.

Posted on 8.31.2009

Boeing Subsidiary Develops World's Most Efficient Solar Cell

A subsidiary of the Chicago-based Boeing Co. has developed the world's most efficient solar cell technology.

Posted on 8.27.2009

Quinn Begins Fresh Appointments to U of I Board

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn began the process of replacing most the the University of Illinois Board of Trustees Wednesday, following a summer admissions scandal that rocked the school.

Posted on 8.26.2009

Quinn Won't Fire Remaining U of I Trustees

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday ended weeks of speculation by saying he would not remove two University of Illinois trustees who've refused to step down in the wake of an admissions scandal.

Posted on 8.26.2009

With Sale Looming, Cubs Fans Look to Future

Some Cubs fans are wondering what's next for their beloved team, now that an $800-million sale of the team is in the offing.

Posted on 8.26.2009

Cops Step Up Nighttime Crosswalk Enforcement

Chicago police and transportation officials are launching new efforts to keep pedestrians safe at night.

Posted on 8.24.2009

City Calls Parking Meter Suit “Without Merit”

A lawsuit filed against the city of Chicago over its controversial $1.15 billion parking meter lease deal is "wholly without merit," the city said in a statement Wednesday.

Posted on 8.19.2009