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When it comes to government, size does seem to matter. But according to some, bigger is definitely not better. Come campaign time as the rhetoric heats up, the calls to end big government grow louder. It’s an equal opportunity message – Americans have heard it from Bill Clinton and George W.

Job prospects in the Chicago area could be on the rise, according to a study released Tuesday by the Manpower Group.According to spokeswoman Anne Edmunds, 19 percent of Chicago-area companies surveyed are planning to hire over the next few months.

The hats are back! One of the most popular sidebars to April's royal wedding was the zany headgear Britain's nobility trotted out.

Recent census reports show Midwestern cities are shrinking and people are moving out. But at least one group is growing - the Hispanic population.

Some communities might be excited to get a new school, but not everyone in the 3rd Ward on Chicago’s South Side is excited about South Shore Urban Prep High School relocating there.

A bill to expand gambling in Illinois awaits Governor Pat Quinn’s signature.

Getting a civil union or marriage license in Cook County could get a little more expensive. Cook County Board Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy has proposed raising the current fee from $40 to $60."Any increase of any fees or taxes by the county is not welcomed by anyone," Murphy said.