How Chicago celebrated the end of the Civil War.

Apr. 10, 2013
April 10, 1865: How Chicagoans celebrated the end of the Civil War.

Illinois gun makers flex muscle

Apr. 9, 2013
As more firearm laws come down the pipeline, gun manufacturers are leveraging their power. 

Chicago activist Michael McConnell dies

Apr. 9, 2013
Michael McConnell was the Regional Director of the American Friends Service Committee. He organized protests, vigils and marches in the name of peace.

IL GOP leader favors gay marriage

Apr. 8, 2013
Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein said Monday his position is influenced by his mother-in-law. She's been in a lesbian relationship for about 20 years.

Quinn mourns death of U.S. diplomat

Apr. 8, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s mourning the death of a U.S. diplomat from Chicago’s western suburbs.

Quinn takes gun-control to pulpit

Apr. 8, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is taking his call for new state gun regulations to the church pulpit.

Durbin: Immigration reform bill nears

Apr. 8, 2013
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said Monday the “Gang of Eight” could propose a comprehensive immigration reform bill by the end of the week. 

Social Security cuts play with fire

Apr. 8, 2013
The president, once more needlessly trying to play pattycake with the GOP, has offered cuts to Social Security that will do zilch to ease the debt.

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