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Little Village

May 09, 2013

It's a New Era for Former Republic Windows Employees Who Staged Sit-In

Five years after workers famously protested a plant shutdown, they opened their own factory.

 
 

Chicago

May 02, 2013

Fringe Democrat Group Goes After Lisa Madigan On Marriage Equality

Top Dems distanced themselves from group that supported Republican for governor, is against gay marriage.

Pilsen

April 22, 2013

Boys and Girls Clubs Debuts $5.2 Million Renovation in Pilsen

Unveiled Monday, Club One features a dance studio, weight room and science lab.

Chicago

March 21, 2013

Felony Prostitution Approach Should be Dropped, Say Preckwinkle, Gainer

The Cook County commissioner and president said halting such charges could help reduce jail population.

Downtown

March 01, 2013

Giant Cigarette Butt in Pioneer Court Encourages Smokers to 'Swap'

Company is offering smokers "quit kits" in exchange for their cigs on Friday and Saturday.

Chicago

March 01, 2013

New Cigarette Tax Means Packs Cost $1 More Starting Friday

Officials hoped new Cook County levy will lead more people to quit.

Chicago

February 22, 2013

At Chicago Hearing, Gun Lobby Resists Weapons Ban on Trains, Buses

Gun control advocates suffered a court setback Friday.

Chicago

February 17, 2013

Toi Hutchinson Exits 2nd Congressional District Race, Backs Robin Kelly

In a statement, supporters of Robin Kelly stressed the importance of gun control in the 2nd District.

Boystown

February 14, 2013

Gay Marriage Bill Passed by Senate, Residents Have 'Reason to Celebrate'

The bill still needs approval from the house and governor for Chicago's gay couples to take the plunge.

Washington Park

February 09, 2013

Hundreds Gather for Hadiya Pendleton's Funeral: 'She Was Golden'

Michelle Obama, Rahm Emanuel attend the service as calls to end violence ring out.

Chicago

February 05, 2013

Monitoring of Forest Preserve, Once a Patronage 'Dumping Ground,' To End

A judge found the Cook County Forest Preserve in compliance with an order limiting political hiring.

Chicago

February 05, 2013

Cook County Board Passes Ordinance Aimed at Illegal Gun Sales

Gun owners must report lost, stolen, sold or otherwise transferred firearms.

Chicago

January 29, 2013

Aldermen Hit Red Carpet for Voting Awards in Greektown

Independent voters group presented awards for Best Aldermanic Voting Record.

Chicago

January 28, 2013

Preckwinkle Backs Hutchinson Over Kelly to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson won endorsement of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle in 2nd Congressional.

Pilsen, Little Village, Near West Side

January 27, 2013

Gov. Quinn Signs Bill Allowing Illegal Immigrants Driver's Licenses

Supporters say it will make state's roads safer; critics worry it opens door for potential fraud.