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Gabrielle Giffords and 5 others who persevered
As Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) of Arizona begins her rehabilitation from a gunshot to the head, she has already shown signs of affection, determination, and appreciation for public support. It's a difficult road, but one that others in the public eye have also trodden. Here's a look at Giffords and five others who showed resilience in the face of adversity.
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Concealed weapons: Illinois's last-in-the-nation ban must go, US court rules
At least some Illinois legislators say the ruling will help calm the violence in Chicago, where the nation's strictest gun controls have failed to quell growing numbers of gang shootings this year.
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Could a tea partyer replace Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois resigned this week, and the Chicago press is already abuzz about who will fill the seat. One Democrat has said the seat could flip parties, though that seems unlikely.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns: What happens next?
Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) of Illinois sent a letter of resignation to House Speaker John Boehner. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, has five days to schedule an election to replace Jackson and the election must be held within 115 days. There are unconfirmed reports of an FBI investigation into misuse of campaign funds.
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The Vote
Want to be Obama's neighbor? You can for $899,000 (and a security check).A vacant lot next to President Obama’s home in Chicago hit the market this week. But to get a showing of the lot, prospective buyers must submit information to the Secret Service.
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. beset by difficulties, but Election Day isn't one
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) of Illinois has been absent from Congress since June, citing his health. He's also under investigation by a House ethics panel and, reportedly, the FBI. But he looks poised to sail to reelection, polling shows.
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Chicago schools chief out after run-ins with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Chicago schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard, recruited just 17 months ago by Rahm Emanuel, is stepping down nearly four weeks after the teachers strike. He reportedly infuriated the mayor.
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As strike goes on, parent support wavers for Chicago teachers
Signs are mounting that parent support for striking Chicago teachers, which has been strong, is eroding the longer the strike lasts. Union will decide later Tuesday whether to accept the contract that would end the strike.
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Chicago strike: Parents support teachers, but for how long? (+video)
Parents in Chicago are marching with the city's teachers, but some wonder how long this support will last if children are forced to miss days or weeks of school because of the strike. The teachers union has made efforts to inform parents about their position.
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Drew Peterson: How his murder case upended a quiet community
When police Sgt. Drew Peterson was charged with murdering his third wife, it brought an intense media glare to Bolingbrook, Ill., a Chicago suburb. His conviction doesn't mean the community will slip back into obscurity any time soon.
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Where is Jesse Jackson Jr.? As absence lengthens, pressure mounts.
For six weeks, Chicago voters have wondered about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s whereabouts. With no word from the congressman about his 'mood disorder,' questions are growing sharper.
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Focus
In Chicago, heat and homicide stoke fear and frustrationChicago's surging murder rate is now four times that of New York. With drug cartels battling for turf and gang warfare turning chaotic, how can the Windy City get a handle on its homicides?
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Decoder Wire
What did President Obama get for Father's Day? (+video)There’s no word yet on whether Sasha and Malia got him any new ties. But President Obama did get to play a round of golf and released a new Father's Day campaign video.
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Why recall target Gov. Scott Walker is taking his message to Illinois
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is facing a recall, but he still found time to visit Springfield, Ill., Tuesday to take on one of his favorite targets: Illinois' $8 billion budget deficit.
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Does Blagojevich brother have beans to spill on Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Robert Blagojevich, brother of jailed ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, is expected to talk this month to the House ethics panel about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Jackson's interest in being appointed to Obama's former US Senate seat is the likely topic.
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Tim Tebow and Tom Brady: Opposite in every way? Maybe not.
Scripture-quoting Tim Tebow and the Broncos take on the Patriots' Super Bowl-winning golden boy, Tom Brady, on Saturday in an 'Odd Couple' NFL matchup of epic proportions.
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Rahm Emanuel and public sector union play hardball over Chicago library hours
Across the US, financially strapped local governments are cutting back on library hours. In Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has reduced the libraries' week to five days amid a stand-off with a public union.
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Rod Blagojevich a substance abuser? He seeks treatment in prison.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, ordered to report to US prison Feb. 16, seeks to enter a prison substance abuse program. It can shave a year off his time behind bars, but does he really have an abuse problem?
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Chicago police use more deadly force as gang war heats up
Chicago police have already shot and killed more people this year than they did in 2010. Officials blame a 'wanton disregard for law,' but critics say police have been too aggressive against gangs.
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B-17 bomber makes emergency landing outside Chicago
B-17 bomber: The accident happened right after the plane took off from the Aurora Municipal Airport and the plane landed in an Oswego cornfield outside Chicago, Cory said. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating the incident.
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Pirates and 26 other sequels this year: Are Hollywood execs ruining movies?
By one count, Americans will be served a record 27 movie sequels this year: Pirates of the Caribbean, Spy Kids, Cars 2, The Hangover Part II, Happy Feet 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, etc., etc. Have Hollywood moguls gone overboard on sequels?
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Illinois debates keeping gun owners' identities secret
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants to make public all registered firearm owners through the state’s Freedom of Information Act. Opponents say public disclosure could increase crime.
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Obama about to launch his reelection campaign. It could cost $1 billion.
President Obama is expected to officially launch his 2012 presidential reelection campaign this week. The organization is forming up in Chicago, and it could spend as much as $1 billion.
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Chicago runoff? Despite big lead, Rahm Emanuel may come up just short.
The latest poll shows Rahm Emanuel with 49 percent support in the race for Chicago mayor, just shy of the majority he needs. In second place with 19 percent, Gery Chico is talking runoff.
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Gabrielle Giffords and 5 others who persevered
As Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) of Arizona begins her rehabilitation from a gunshot to the head, she has already shown signs of affection, determination, and appreciation for public support. It's a difficult road, but one that others in the public eye have also trodden. Here's a look at Giffords and five others who showed resilience in the face of adversity.
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Roger Ebert ready for launch of new PBS movie show
Roger Ebert is returning to television for the first time since 2006. 'Ebert Presents at the Movies' features Roger Ebert, along with Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky.
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