Hoosiers debate constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

Mar. 17, 2011
Indiana lawmakers continue to debate a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions.

Pakistan in Crisis

Mar. 16, 2011
With the recent assassination of Salman Taseer, governor of the province of Punjab, one of the strongest voices for democracy and secularism in the Pakistan People’s Party has been silenced.

Burge reports to prison, several civil cases still pending

Mar. 16, 2011
Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge reported to federal prison Wednesday. But there are still many outstanding legal issues surrounding his legacy.There are at least six pending civil lawsuits related to Jon Burge and his time as a Chicago police commander.

Ron Litke: The Emanuel/Burke match-up at City Hall

Mar. 16, 2011
In May, Richard M. Daley hands in his key to the fifth floor and Rahm Emanuel becomes Chicago’s 55th mayor.

Proposed House cuts may hurt Illinois residents

Mar. 16, 2011
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives gave themselves another extension to cobble together a federal budget. Congress now has through April 8 to get its financial house in order. Otherwise the government will shut down.The latest extension proposes another $6 billion in cuts.

Former Chicago cop Jon Burge to report to prison

Mar. 16, 2011
Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge is scheduled to report to prison Wednesday.

Illinois lawmakers mull cigarette tax hike

Mar. 16, 2011
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he has a solution to fund the state's $31 billion construction plan. The project was supposed to begin as soon as the weather would allow, but it's currently tied up in the court system.Cullerton says the state could raise funds by adding one dollar

In The K/Now: And The Winner Is…

Mar. 15, 2011
Take a closer look at the results of the epic 2011 Chicago mayoral election. Who won, who didn’t, and why?  What exactly does it all mean for the city? Listen in as we envision what Rahm Emmanuel’s Chicago will be like and how it will differ from Mayor Richard M. Daley’s city.  

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