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By the end of the evening, one candidate had accused another of trading a court ruling for political support, and the power went out.WATCH THE DEBATE: WTTW's website

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration has decided to channel more than $7.3 million in tax increment financing toward a “bus rapid transit” line downtown, according to transportation and economic-development officials.The money will combine with an announced $24.6 m

Illinois residents who owe money to the city of Chicago may see a chunk missing from their state income tax refund this year.

There is still no decision from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on whether he'll allow cameras in Chicago to catch speeders.

Updated at 6:15 p.m. Chicago aldermen Thursday voted to set new boundaries for the city's wards.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to announce a new program Thursday that gives minority and women-owned businesses seeking city contracts extra support.Emanuel is establishing a “phase-out graduation” program to give businesses additional support as they outgrow the women and minority program.Jamie

The head of the Chicago City Council's Latino Caucus said on Wednesday that a deal is closer than ever before on the contentious re-drawing of ward boundaries. The possible breakthrough comes after a compromise offer was extended to break the stalemate.Ald.