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How Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reached the end of the honeymoon

Just two months into office, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces criticism from labor and teacher unions, the city’s inspector general, and the local media. Why was the honeymoon so short?
Illinois primary: GOP jockeys to make gains in Obama's home state

Obama's former Senate seat and the governor's office are up for grabs in 2010. The GOP is likely to emerge from the Illinois primary on Tuesday with candidates who can compete well in this blue state.
In time for trial, a celebrity makeover for ex-gov Blagojevich

Illinois' ousted governor is all over the media, boosting his star power. Will that help Blagojevich when his corruption trial starts in June? It might, some analysts now say.
No Olympics in Chicago: How big a blow to Mayor Daley?

Daley devoted much of the past 2-1/2 years to Chicago's Olympic bid, and many see its failure as having a considerable effect on his legacy.
Admissions scandal brings down University of Illinois president

B. Joseph White set to resign over system of preferences for politically connected applicants.
A blow for Illinois's Blagojevich in corruption case

Under threat of lengthy jail time, his former chief of staff agreed on Wednesday to be a prosecution witness.
With no one in charge, Illinois grinds to halt

The scandal involving Governor Blagojevich is delaying key budget decisions.
Defiant Blagojevich announces replacement for Obama's Senate seat

His pick, former Illinois attorney general Burris, is well-regarded but lost his last four campaigns.
Corruption winds through Illinois politics

Weak laws and entrenched culture lets officials put personal gain ahead of public service.
Feds arrest Illinois governor for corruption

Blagojevich ‘corruptly used his office,’ US says after a wiretap probe.