Transition, too, for Michelle Obama to first lady

WASHINGTON–She’s been compared to Jacqueline Kennedy, is every bit as high-powered as Hillary Rodham Clinton was and has praised Laura…
11.11.08
Recent homicides nudge city past ‘07 murder rate

On Nov. 6, five people in Chicago–including two teens–were murdered, surpassing last year’s murder rate. According to Monique Bond, news…
11.11.08
Mya Lyons’ mother goes door-to-door searching for information in 9-year-old girl’s stabbing death

The chill in the air was reminiscent of a cold winter blast, raindrops fell and the wind showed no mercy…
11.11.08
18M reasons to not stop at Barack Obama

The results of the Nov. 4 election are reason for jubilation. For the first time in this nation’s history, a…
11.11.08
Obama victory brings about changes for neighbors

Now that Barack Obama is President-elect, beefed up security measures around his South Side home have changed the lives of…
11.11.08
West Side teen rape victim speaks out

She spurned a man’s advances while she walked to the nearest bus stop so she could get home. She kept…
11.11.08
Jennifer Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law to remain behind bars

The “person of interest” in the case involving the triple murder of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson’s family will remain behind…
11.11.08
Ill. not required to issue ‘Choose Life’ plates

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Illinois secretary of state's office does not have to issue specialty license…
11.06.08
Duckworth: Service in Washington would be an honor

Illinois' Veterans Affairs director says she'd be honored to serve in the U.S. Senate if Gov. Rod Blagojevich taps her…
11.06.08
U.N. officials: Angolan troops fighting in Congo

GOMA, Congo–Angolan troops have joined Congolese soldiers battling rebels near the city of Goma, U.N. officials reported Friday, raising new…
11.06.08
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