Rahm for president? But ... he shook on it!

Feb. 15, 2013
Also: NRA talks turkey, Nate Silver considers quitting and the news quiz.

Mayor: Longer sentences for gun crimes

Feb. 11, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing for a new Illinois state law that would require longer sentences for people caught carrying guns illegally.

Chicago’s 7th Ward gets a new alderman

Feb. 11, 2013
The Mayor's office confirms he has a replacement in mind for the seat Ald. Sandi Jackson left last month. That pick, sources say, is Natashia Lynnette Holmes.

Emanuel called to jury duty, dismissed

Feb. 5, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel suffered a setback that many would be happy with: He was dismissed from jury duty.

Chicago officials step up fight against gun violence

Jan. 31, 2013
The police department is moving 200 officers from administrative duties to the street.

Emanuel: Open process for council seat

Jan. 18, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says a four-member commission will help him select Sandi Jackson's replacement on the Chicago City Council.

Emanuel praises Obama's gun-safety plan

Jan. 16, 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the president's proposal is "a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to gun-safety rules."

Ald. Sandi Jackson resigns from Council

Jan. 11, 2013
The wife of former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from the Chicago City Council.

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