Mayoral candidates argue value of a CPS education

Dec. 8, 2010
The candidates for Chicago mayor are debating the value of a Chicago Public Schools education.

Casino 37: Gambling in the Loop?

Dec. 7, 2010
 Top story: Mr. Jerry Roper (head of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce) is pushing the state to approve - and for Governor Quinn to sign off on - a casino in Chicago. He says the best spot? Block 37. How awesome would that be?

In Chicago, ballot fights begin

Dec. 6, 2010
The case to decide whether Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor began Monday at the offices of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.

Emanuel unveils ethics plans

Dec. 2, 2010
Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel says he will not take any campaign money from people who lobby City Hall. But he wouldn't say the same thing for anyone who has a contract with the city.

More than half mayoral hopefuls face petition challenges

Dec. 1, 2010
Twenty candidates filed to run for Chicago mayor, but eleven of them will have to survive petition challenges in order to stay on the ballot.

It's settled. I'll take over for Robert Feder (and other top stories)

Nov. 29, 2010
Ah, the bounty that is Chicago news. Plenty to talk about today: (Flickr/Paul Hertz)Top story: The Chicago police are reeling after one of their own was shot and killed on Friday while investigating a crime scene.

Tuesday is the final day to challenge candidate petitions

Nov. 29, 2010
Time is running out for candidates to try to kick their opponents off the February ballot in Chicago. Tuesday is the deadline for those objections to be filed.During the election four years ago for mayor and other city offices, 208 objections were filed with the Chicago Board of Elections.

Emanuel says voters aren't focused on his residency

Nov. 29, 2010
Rahm Emanuel is responding to objections filed with the Chicago election board against his candidacy.

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