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Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis's contract expires in March.

Dec. 15, 2010

"Eight Forty-Eight" talks to Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis. And as legislators attempt to curb spending, two Illinois legislators explain why earmarks are the talk of town. Republican John Shimkus and Democrat Jesse Jackson Jr. join Alison Cuddy for the conversation.

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis

Dec. 15, 2010
It’s a turning point in the tenure of Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis. His contract expires on March 1. That comes just a week after Chicago’s mayoral election.

The lame duck Congress loads appropriations bill with earmarks

Dec. 15, 2010
Updated at 1:07 p.m. on 12/15/2010It looks like the lame duck Congress isn’t ready to give up its piggy bank just yet.

PAWS Chicago: Keeping the city's pets alive

Dec. 15, 2010
Christmas is little more than a week away and that means some folks will wake up to find a warm and fuzzy gift under the tree: A puppy or a kitten! Sounds adorable but how practical a gift is an animal?

PAWS Chicago founder on pets as presents

Dec. 15, 2010
Christmas is little more than a week away and that means some folks will wake up to find a warm and fuzzy gift under the tree: A puppy or a kitten! Sounds adorable but how practical a gift is an animal?