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Candidates Focus on Middle Class in Debate

Posted 10.15.08 by City Room and the Associated Press

Obama and McCain exchange points as moderator Bob Schieffer listens during a presidential debate at Hofstra University. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

John McCain says America needs a new direction in his closing remarks at the last presidential debate. Opponent Barack Obama says the biggest risk for the nation would be to adopt the same failed policies of the last eight years. Sen. McCain sought to distance himself from President Bush, telling voters "We cannot be satisfied with what we've been doing for the last eight years." Obama told voters that "we need fundamental change." More...

Carpool Lanes May Come to Illinois Tollways

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Black, White or Multiracial Identity

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Daley Proposes Partial Government Shutdown

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U of C Committed to Milton Friedman Institute

The University of Chicago defends its naming of an institute after late economist Milton Friedman.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Mike Rhee

Rosemont Back in Running for a Casino

The Village of Rosemont is again in the running for a casino.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Mike Rhee

Abbott Announces Strong 3rd Quarter

North suburban drug maker sees big gains.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Adriene Hill

Seven Illinois Cities Vie for 10th Casino License

Seven Illinois cities vie for the state's long-dormant 10th casino license.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Mike Rhee

U of C Faculty Criticize Milton Friedman Institute

Some University of Chicago faculty say a new institute named after late economist Milton Friedman should be rethought.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Tollway to Get 'Green' Express Lanes

Listen to the governor's press conference.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by City Room and the Associated Press

Cheney Comes to Chicago for Congressional Campaign

Vice President Dick Cheney throws his support behind concrete magnate Martin Ozinga.

Posted on 10.15.2008 by Tony Arnold

Oil Magnate Pushes for New Energy Policy

T. Boone Pickens stays out of the U.S. Presidential race this year to promote his energy plan.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Mike Rhee

Devine Looks Back at Years in Office

Outgoing Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine looks back on his 12 years in the office.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Union Opposes Daley's Forced Days Off

The union that represents thousands of Chicago workers thinks forcing people to take days off is a bad way to save money.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Mike Rhee

Chicago Investigators Bust a World-Wide Internet Drug Scam

The FTC is charging a Texan and a New Zealander with illegally spamming billions of people to sell bogus drugs.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Lea Coon

Devine's 12 Lessons

The outgoing state's attorney gave a "goodbye" speech of sorts.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by City Room

Devine on his 12 Years in Office

Outgoing Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine looks back on his 12 years in office.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Illinois Democrat Teams Up With Former Political Foe

Illinois Democrat Rahm Emanuel finds an ally in a former political foe.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Mike Rhee

Daley Defends Partial Government Shutdown

Listen to the mayor's press conference.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by City Room

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