Chicago mourns slain teen

Feb. 9, 2013
Hundreds of mourners, including first lady Michelle Obama, stood and applauded the family of a 15-year-old Chicago girl a week and a half after her death brought national attention to the city's staggering gun violence.

Today in presidential history: President and First Lady Obama vote early, and in her case, absentee

Oct. 15, 2012
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama announced Monday afternoon that they were voting early in the 2012 Presidential Election and, in the case of the First Lady, early and absentee.

Early voting ends today

Oct. 28, 2010
Thursday is the last day to vote early in Illinois. It's also the final day to apply for an absentee ballot in the state. Election officials in Chicago are expected to give an update on early voting turnout later Thursday.So far in suburban Cook County, more than 70,000 people have voted early.