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Our series explores the impact of the economy on Chicago-area residents.

Can FBI Fitness Infiltrate Chicago Cops?

Posted 5.13.08 by Rob Wildeboer

Agents take part in training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Vince Lupo)

Since starting his new job in February, Chicago's top cop Jody Weis has made a habit of announcing big changes meant to rebuild the image of a department plagued by scandals. One of his ideas has received a cool welcome in the city of deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and the Maxwell Street polish. Weis has floated the idea of physical fitness tests for Chicago cops.It's not all that surprising given that Weis comes from the FBI, where physical fitness is part of the culture. More...

City Tightens Up With New Promoters Ordinance

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More Chicago Students Are Going To College, CPS Says

The district says college enrollment has gone up 6.5% over the past four years.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by City Room

Illinois Medicaid Debt Exceeds $1 Billion Every Year

A new state audit shows Illinois' Medicaid system is consistently $1.5 billion in debt.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Mike Rhee

Chicago City Council Committee Stands Against Possible War in Iran

Chicago City Council committee says "No Iraq Repeats!"

Posted on 5.13.2008 by City Room

Illinois Medicaid Consistently $1.5 Billion in the Red

A new state audit says Illinois Medicaid payments have been more than $1.5 billion in debt year after year since 2005.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinoisans Struggle with High Utility Bills

Utilities, watchdog, report spike in shut-off notices.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Ammad Omar

Tribune Co. Rejects Wrigley Field Proposal

Company now aims to sell team and ballpark together.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by City Room and the Associated Press

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Nabs Tony Award

"Shakes" named Outstanding Regional Theater.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Ammad Omar

GOP Congressmen Propose Mass-Transit Bill

New bill brings is meant to provide relief from high gas prices.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Ammad Omar

Report: Wrigley Field Offer Rejected

Zell balks at IFSA deal according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Ammad Omar

Chicago's Plan to Keep Rx Out of H20

The city tries to rid tap water of pharmaceuticals.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by City Room

Three R. Kelly Jurors Selected

Jury selection expected to last through Thursday.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Natalie Moore

Prosecutors Ask For More Time in Case Against Alton Logan

A Chicago man who spent 26 years in prison for a crime he may not have committed was back in court yesterday.

Posted on 5.13.2008 by Tony Arnold

Chicago's $50-Million Fire Settlement Advances

The settlement will get a vote before the full council on Wednesday.

Posted on 5.12.2008 by City Room

Emanuel Stays Mum on Presidential Pick

The prominent congressman and superdelegate from Illinois won't say who he's supporting.

Posted on 5.12.2008 by City Room

Rezko Closing Arguments

Rezko's defense attorneys are presenting closing arguments.

Posted on 5.12.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

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