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Obama Advisor Jarrett Not Closing Any Doors

We check in with a friend and top advisor to President-elect Barack Obama.

Posted on 11.11.2008
Getting Ready for the Biggest Job in the World

Chicagoan and former Bush cabinet member Sam Skinner talks about the process and challenges of transitioning into the presidency.

Posted on 11.10.2008
White House Win Opens Jobs for Illinois Pols

Ben Calhoun tells us what more to expect as Obama’s win leaves open political positions.

Posted on 11.10.2008
Obama Tackles Economy

Business contributor David Greising discusses the challenges ahead for President-elect Barack Obama and his economic team—and how we can expect them to address the continuing economic crisis, from Chicago to around the world.

Posted on 11.10.2008
Obama Aide Robert Gibbs Comments on Plans for the Next Few Months

Listen to the full availability with reporters.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Immigrant Advocates OK with Obama’s Choice

Rep. Rahm Emanuel, named chief of staff, has angered them in the past.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Obama: Senate Pick Not My Decision

Possible replacements for Obama's Senate seat are talking publicly.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Obama Holds First Post-Election Press Conference

Obama says he appreciates President Bush's help.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Comedy a Tool in the Wait for Black President

Several black comedians have taken on the the role on the big and small screens.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Comedy a Tool in the Wait for Black President

Several black comedians have taken on the the role on the big and small screens.

Posted on 11.7.2008
Con-Con Could Go to State Supreme Court

The campaign for a do-over of an Illinois referendum on Tuesday's ballot continues.

Posted on 11.6.2008
Blagojevich: Special Election for Emanuel Vacancy 'Sooner Rather than Later'

Emanuel's new White House job means voters must pick a new representative.

Posted on 11.6.2008
Emanuel's Constituents React to Congressman's New Job

Emanuel's congressional district reacts to his new White House job.

Posted on 11.6.2008
You Can't Be President

Harper’s publisher Rick MacArthur talks about the thesis of his new book, You Can't Be President: The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America.

Posted on 11.6.2008
Democratic Officials: Rahm Emanuel Accepts White House Post

Illinois Congressman Emanuel agrees to be Obama's Chief of Staff.

Posted on 11.6.2008
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Local News
Illini Basketball Fans Relieved After Win over Wisconsin

South Side Irish Celebration Continues as Family Fest

Quinn Supports Plan to Move Primary Election

Reputed Chicago Mobster Pleads Not Guilty

Mayor Daley Supports Taser Expansion

$16 Million Goes to Ex-Offender Program

Pastrick Ordered To Pay $108 million



National News
Taliban: Kandahar bombings a 'warning' to NATO

Dem House vote-counter lacks health care votes now

Partial count in all Iraq provinces has PM in lead

AP Exclusive: Pentagon gun was from Tenn. police

Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark

Pakistani jets pound Taliban hide-outs; 17 killed

Swarm of protesters rally for new Thai elections



International News
Taliban: Kandahar bombings a 'warning' to NATO

Swarm of protesters rally for new Thai elections

Partial count in all Iraq provinces has PM in lead

Israeli leader urges calm over row with Washington

At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

US looks to Shanghai Expo to help ease distrust

Pakistani jets pound Taliban hide-outs; 17 killed

Egypt cancels unveiling of restored synagogue

China PM defends assertive trade, foreign policy

Iran temporarily releases Iranian-American scholar