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The State of Your State

We asked a variety of Illinoisans about the state of their state at the beginning of 2009.
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A State of Corruption?

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his Chief-of-Staff John Harris were arrested on a criminal complaint on December 9, 2008. Listen and read more from our coverage of the scandal.
Economy Hits Home

However the current economic downturn is defined, it is having a real impact on the lives of Chicago-area residents. Our occassional series, Economy Hits Home, explores that impact.
Fifty-Fifty: The Odds of Graduating

In Chicago Public Schools, only around half the freshmen who enter high school will earn their diploma. For our series Fifty-Fifty: The Odds of Graduating,we hit the halls of Robeson High School to see what it takes to reverse the tide. We follow several students as they try and stay the course, and get to know staff and administrators who want desperately to help them.

Hear what students themselves have to say about why some quit while others keep their eyes on the prize.

More links and resources on education-related issues.
From Here on Out

We hear from Chicagoans on what they expect about the region “From Here on Out”.
Hard Working

Hard Working is a series from Chicago Public Radio about jobs and joblessness. We're be on the air, on the Web and in the community to discuss work and unemployment.
Memories of the 1968 DNC

Forty years ago, the most contentious Democratic National Convention in recent memory descended upon Chicago, and left upheaval in its wake. We're compiling first-hand accounts from people that were at this historic event.
Midwest Color Tour

We’re checking out the election battleground states that surround Illinois to find out what’s important to voters in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.
Olympics: Chicago 2016

The long and winding road of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Remembering Studs

Legendary Chicagoan Studs Terkel died Friday at the age of 96. We've created an archive of some of the great stories that he shared on our airwaves.
The Election File

The Election File is your destination for Chicago Public Radio's comprehensive election coverage.
The Money Trail: Tracking Stimulus Bucks

We follow the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Chicago.
The Obama White House

Follow the progress of Obama's transition from Illinois Senator to President of the United States here.
The State of Your State

We asked a variety of Illinoisans about the state of their state at the beginning of 2009.
Local News
Illini Basketball Fans Relieved After Win over Wisconsin

South Side Irish Celebration Continues as Family Fest

Quinn Supports Plan to Move Primary Election

Reputed Chicago Mobster Pleads Not Guilty

Mayor Daley Supports Taser Expansion

$16 Million Goes to Ex-Offender Program

Pastrick Ordered To Pay $108 million



National News
Dem House vote-counter lacks health care votes now

Memo: Investigators can't replicate runaway Prius

Iraqi PM holds slim lead in partial election tally

3 with ties to US consulate killed in Mexican city

Israeli apology gets cool reception in Washington

Northeast wind-driven rain blamed for 6 deaths

At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche



International News
Vatican denies celibacy rule led to sex scandal

Culture clash: European art provokes Muslims

3 with ties to US consulate killed in Mexican city

Iraqi PM holds slim lead in partial election tally

Israeli apology gets cool reception in Washington

Venezuelan Web site rejects Chavez's allegations

Taliban: Kandahar bombings a 'warning' to NATO

Sea of protesters demand new elections in Thailand

At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

US looks to Shanghai Expo to help ease distrust