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Gangs vs. Chicago police: an open feud over blame for street violence
Gang representatives in Chicago held a press conference Thursday to explain why gangs cannot be held solely responsible for stopping street violence, which has escalated this summer.
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Education secretary Arne Duncan: headmaster of US school reform
As students head back to school, educators nationwide are implementing controversial school reform wrought by Arne Duncan. Pushing competitive market approaches and armed with unprecedented funding and support from the president, he is possibly the most powerful education secretary ever.
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Dan Rostenkowski remembered as generous, powerful
Dan Rostenkowski, who died Aug. 11, was remembered at a funeral service at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, the same church where he was baptized and confirmed as a child.
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What's worse for Lake Michigan -- Kalamazoo River spill or Asian carp?
While Chicago Mayor Daley called an oil spill in the Kalamazoo River a bigger threat to Lake Michigan than Asian carp, many scientists disagree. Is the mayor playing politics, or is he on to something?
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Blagojevich trial: How damaging to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Prosecutors in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's 'pay-to-play' trial say US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) of Illinois was directly involved in a potential $1 million offer to win a US Senate seat.
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Chicago passes revised gun law, allowing handgun ownership
The new gun law, which effectively puts an end to Chicago’s controversial handgun ban, establishes strict guidelines about who can apply for a permit.
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Chicago to allow handgun ownership under revised gun law
Chicago's longtime ban on handguns looked poised to be shot down after this week's ruling by the US Supreme Court. A new gun law proposed Thursday allows handgun ownership but requires multiple steps to obtain permits.
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Chicago gun ban on way out, but mayor vows fight
Chicago gun ban: A Supreme Court ruling finding that Americans have the right to bear arms anywhere they live almost certainly means the end of Chicago's decades-old handgun ban.
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After Supreme Court ruling, will gun-control laws be under siege?
A Supreme Court decision Monday threw doubt on a Chicago handgun ban. The ruling could lead to a spate of legal challenges against gun-control laws nationwide.
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Rod Blagojevich bitter over simple Obama thanks on Senate pick
Rod Blagojevich was not pleased when he discovered nothing more than a simple 'thank you' was coming from the new President for selecting an Obama aide to fill out his Senate term.
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Chicago gun ban: City will continue fight if court strikes down gun ban
Chicago gun ban may be struck down by the Supreme Court, but the city will attempt to make gun ownership more difficult.
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Asian carp caught near Lake Michigan: 'Carp wars' just got hotter
An Asian carp caught in Lake Calumet this week is the first such live fish to be found in such close proximity to Lake Michigan. Worries mount that the species will invade, and ruin, the Great Lakes.
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If Chicago's gun control law is overturned, what next?
The Supreme Court will decide soon if Chicago's controversial handgun ban is unconstitutional. Both sides say such a decision would spur a slew of challenges to gun control laws elsewhere.
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In Chicago, can community involvement combat gang violence?
An incident-filled spring triggers talk of how community involvement, perhaps in addition to more police on the streets, can combat gang violence.
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Homicide rate jumps in Chicago, Daley pushes for more gun control
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley argues that more gun control will address the city's rising homicide rate. Others have proposed that the National Guard should be called in.
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Rahm Emanuel: Chicago mayor swagger, but local sway?
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said Monday he would like to run for Chicago mayor if Richard M. Daley doesn't seek reelection. How would his Washington credentials and caustic style mesh with Chicago's political machine?
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In Pictures: St. Patrick's Day Parades around the world
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Chicago may suspend enforcement of its landscaping ordinance
Chicago's City Council considers suspending enforcement of the city's landscaping ordinance, as small-business owners complain that compliance is too expensive in a recession.
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Mayor Daley: Chicago shouldn't bear full cost of Asian carp
Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley argues against locking down a historic canal in order to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan. The issue comes as Daley's 'green' credentials are being questioned.
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Desiree Rogers out, Julianna Smoot in (but scandal has nothing to do with it)
Julianna Smoot is replacing Desiree Rogers as the new White House social secretary but it has nothing to do with the gate crashers incident.
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New York's own reality TV show debuts: 'Job Hunt'
It's not going to trounce 'Lost,' but New York City officials hope their 'Job Hunt' reality TV series will introduce more jobless New Yorkers to city services that can help them find work.
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Snow hits Illinois primary: how bad weather changes elections
Bad weather may have depressed turnout among Chicago voters in Illinois' primary elections for governor and the Senate seat once held by Obama. Historically, that's good news for Republicans.
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Feds pledge help after Chicago beating death of Derrion Albert
Derrion Albert's death focuses federal aid, attention on scourge of youth violence, which has felled Chicago's students for years.
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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.
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Will 2016 Olympics really be a prize for the host city?
The Olympics cost billions and often leave venues deep in debt. But they inspire civic pride.
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