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Following the Flood

Chicago Public Radio's Adriene Hill is following recent flooding along the Mississippi River. She's tracking residents' efforts to rescue the area from the massive damage the floods have done to homes and the community.

Immigration Stories Told in Quilts

Posted 7.24.08 by Lynette Kalsnes

Socorro Carlos sorts through fabric during a quilting workshop at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

A new exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art tries to put a human face on immigration. It’s called A Declaration of Immigration, and it features photos, paintings and multi-media projects from several ethnic groups. As part of the exhibit, some Chicagoans are telling their families’ stories, by sewing them in muslin and ribbon. More...

Feds: Police Bribery Scandal Lasted 15 Years

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Daley Denies Property Tax Hike for Schools

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Daley Defends City's Evacuation Plan

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Chicago Schools to Take from Reserves

Chicago Public Schools plans to dip into its reserves to fill a $97 million budget hole.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Mike Rhee

Chicago Will Fight to Keep Gun Ban

Lawyers for the City of Chicago have told aldermen how they'll fight legal challenges to the city's gun ban.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Study: State Police Target Minorities in Voluntary Searches

A new study into the Illinois State Police has civil rights groups calling for an end to a program they say unfairly targets minorities.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Tony Arnold

Is 325 Feet a Close Call?

The FAA and NTSB investigate an O'Hare incident for different reasons.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Susie An

Hester Holding Out

The Bears' star return man demands more money.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Ammad Omar

OEMC Wants (Digital) Private Eyes

The city's emergency management agency wants businesses and homeowners to volunteer their surveillance video.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by City Room

Campaign Cash From Employees

The candidates running for Cook County State's Attorney are taking campaign contributions from people who do work for that office and the county.

Posted on 7.24.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Lego Pilots New Line in Chicago

Local man teams up with lego to launch a new architectural line.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Money in the Race for Cook County State's Attorney

Candidates for Cook County State's Attorney are raising cash.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Unfiltered: Mayor Daley and CPS CEO Arne Duncan Press Conference

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan take questions from the press.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by City Room

Chicago Cop Charged in Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors arrested a Chicago cop today on charges of extortion.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Tony Arnold

Emil Jones: Not Interested in 'Silly Games'

No deal in sight to avoid budget cuts in Illinois.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Quigley Wants Octopus Free Wrigley

Blackhawks fan jabs New Year's opponent.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Ammad Omar

Bears Camp Opens Today

But key questions remain.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Ammad Omar

Boeing Earnings Drop

The Chicago-based company reports second quarter earnings.

Posted on 7.23.2008 by Sam Hudzik

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