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Frustrated Supporters Shut Out of DNC

Ticket shortages have been a problem.

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Pols React to the Hug Heard 'Round Illinois; McKenna Dismisses Gesture

State Republican Chair Dismisses embrace of Illinois pols.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by City Room

More Free Rides on Public Transit

Starting this October, disabled low-income passengers can get a free pass.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by City Room

Chicago School Board Approves District's Budget

The Chicago Board of Education passes a $6 billion budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

School Groups Call for Boycotting Boycott

Community groups are putting pressure on Reverend James Meeks to call off his planned school boycott.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

Chicago Restaurant Closures are on a Slight Decrease

Despite high-profile closures, Chicago restaurant shutdowns are slightly lower than last year.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by City Room

Controversial Columnist Resigns

Longtime sports columnist Jay Mariotti is leaving the Chicago Sun-Times.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Blagojevich Goes to Denver

Is Illinois governor an unwanted guest?

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Amanda Vinicky

Illinois Students Soothed on Loan Worries

State agency says plenty of funds available.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ammad Omar

Man Charged with Puffer Fish Toxin Possession

A suburban man could face 10 years in prison if convicted of acquiring puffer fish toxin as a weapon.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Susie An

Lawmakers Noncommittal to Meeks' Proposal

A proposal from Reverend James Meeks that could avert his school boycott gets little committment from lawmakers.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Board to Consider Chicago Public Schools' Budget

The Chicago Board of Education considers next year's budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Scores on SAT Down Slightly

SAT scores in Illinois show a slight drop from last year.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

New Magnet School Opens in Englewood

It's named after jazz musician Miles Davis.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Natalie Moore

Rock Star Status? Illinois Delegates Enjoying DNC Setup

Illinois Delgates Enjoying Rock Star Status

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Meeks Offers to Call Off School Boycott

Reverend Meeks offers to call off his school boycott next week if lawmakers agree to his new plan.

Posted on 8.25.2008 by Mike Rhee

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Obama plays some hoops, works on speech

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Spring's economic rebound unlikely to last

McCain stays mum about vice presidential pick

Mexican Supreme Court upholds legal abortion

CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over

US coalition: 100 militants killed in Afghanistan

Obama plays some hoops, works on speech

McCain stays mum about vice presidential pick

McBama agenda: Common ground between candidates

Biden: Obama cannot win without Pennsylvania

Excitment, tears and Kumar on convention floor

Obama makes unscripted appearance at the DNC

THE EDGE: Dems' best and worst

Asian alliance rebuffs Russian plea for support

Senior Iraqi official suspected of militia links

US coalition: 100 militants killed in Afghanistan

Pakistan's next president: Mr. 10 Percent?

Tourists flee as Gustav churns toward Jamaica

2 Chinese policemen killed, 7 wounded in Xinjiang

Thai protesters defy court order to leave compound

US Army hearing on death of 4 Iraqis ends

Anwar, back in Malaysia parliament, stages walkout

Bombing of Pakistani government bus kills 8