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Obama in Indiana All The Buzz

Some say Illinois' U.S. senator has a shot of winning in November in the Republican-rich Hoosier State.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by Michael Puente

Was Immigration Dragnet Too Wide?

A federal operation near Chicago jailed dozens of alleged gang members this week, but seven of the detainees have no criminal records.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Sailors Prepare for Annual Race

Sailors from all across the country prepare for the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by City Room

Immigration Sweep Puts ‘Gang Members’ Behind Bars

Officials say the operation targeted illegal aliens with ties to violent groups.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Attorney General Visited by People Fighting Against Police Torture

Activists call on Lisa Madigan to revist the cases of alleged police torture victims.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by City Room

Obama Fundraising Uses Pledge Drive Tactics

Illinois Senator Barack Obama's campaign for president has gotten attention for it's e-mail fund-raising success. Turns out its tactics have a lot in common with another very old school of fundraising.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Weis: Media Exaggerating Homicide Increase

Chicago's police chief says the media's been exaggerating the facts about a recent crime increase.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by City Room

Beatings at Cook County Jail

A federal investigation has fuond a string of civil rights violations at Cook County Jail.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Teen Swims from Northwest Indiana to Chicago

A teen swims from Porter County, Indiana, to Chicago to raise money for juvenile diabetes.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by City Room

Chicago Police Open to Help from State Troopers

Chicago's police chief reacts to Governor Rod Blagojevich's remarks about violence in the city.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by City Room

Justice Department Finds Conditions at Cook County Jail Unconstitutional

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is releasing the findings of a U.S. Justice Department investigation of Cook County Jail. The findings say the jail “systematically violates inmates’ federal constitutional rights.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Ben Calhoun

CTA Riders Cool on Train Plan

Agency considering seatless cars to pack in riders.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Ammad Omar

VP Speculation During Obama Stop In Indiana

Talk centered on global terrorism, but also referenced a possible running mate.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Michael Puente

Towns Alone in Emerald Ash Borer Fight

The emerald ash borer is killing trees all around the Chicago region, but communities aren't attacking it in a regional way.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Ken Davis

Chesterton Residents Zero in on Wal-Mart

Some Chesterton residents are concerned about getting a Wal-Mart.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by City Room

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