Obama lays out agenda, highlights Chicago violence

Feb. 12, 2013
The president made his pitch for a higher minimum wage, development of renewable energy resources and support of domestic manufacturing. He also spoke of curbing gun violence, which has afflicted his home town.

House to vote on Cut, Cap and Balance bill; future of the debt ceiling

Jul. 19, 2011
Debates over raising the debt ceiling continue in Washington today. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Republican-backed "Cut, Cap and Balance Act" Tuesday evening, which allows for the debt ceiling to be raised to $2.4 trillion, but would require spending cuts and a new b

Davis, Meeks support Braun as top African-American candidate

Jan. 3, 2011
Chicago mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun said race wasn't an issue in Congressman Danny Davis' decision to pull out of the race for Chicago Mayor. Braun is now the leading African-American candidate on the ballot for February's election.

Danny Davis vows to reform City Hall

Dec. 27, 2010
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis has pledged to reform key areas of city government if elected mayor of Chicago. Davis said he wants to see tax increment finance (TIF) money used for long term community development in struggling neighborhoods, rather than to benefit developers.