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Springfield lawmakers spent most of their time this week debating the state budget. But there is another issue weighing on their minds: Redistricting.One by one, Democratic lawmakers are being pulled into a private map room in Springfield.

Chicago’s most powerful politicians are lining up behind Illinois and federal bills that would give some undocumented immigrants a boost.

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in relation to a laptop seizure at O'Hare International Airport.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and First Lady Maggie Daley were on the South Side today. It was the last stop on the mayor's neighborhood appreciation tour.Chicago residents applauded Mayor Daley and his wife as they entered a field house on the city's South Side.

When Chicago resident Keith Koeneman turned 40 a few years ago, he used the moment, as many do, to take stock of his life.  And he realized he was truly happy – except for one thing:  He hadn’t written the book he’d always wanted to write, a biography of Chicago Mayor Richard M.

Since Mayor Daley announced his resignation, Jose’ More’ has been following his every move. Our colleague at the Chicago News Cooperative put together this slideshow, with accompanying audio provided by WBEZ, of Daley's last days in office.

Washington focused on Libya Friday.