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The Chicago Teachers Union and parents of public school students have filed a new lawsuit challenging some recently approved school closings. 

A plan to add five casinos in Illinois - including one in Chicago - is still being negotiated - as state legislators are scheduled to end their session on Friday.

Black lawmakers undecided on gay marriage are feeling increasing pressure as a vote nears, but are keeping mum on their plans.

When the mayor closed 50 schools, the teacher's union—and many citizens—called for his head. But is there anyone out there who could take on Rahm Emanuel?

The momentum behind immigration reform could bring a long-sought benefit for Poles in the Chicago area: an exemption from travel visas for Polish tourists to the U.S. But a new federal report highlighting problems with visa enforcement could hamper those efforts.

Last night the Rolling Stones rocked the United Center. Tonight it is the Blackhawks and Red Wings.

Juan Rangel issued a mea culpa and announced he is stepping away from some decision-making positions, but stopped short of resigning his $250,000-a-year position.