Video: The Windy City protests federal housing cuts
On Friday close to one thousand Chicagoans turned out at the Illinois State Office Building hopping mad about planned federal budget cuts proposed for HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Rahm Emanuel elected Chicago mayor, voters say ho-hum
CHICAGO -- The only surprises in the Feb. 22 mayor's race were how quickly Rahm Emanuel's victory came in and the low voter turnout in the first mayor's race in decades that didn't have a Daley on the ballot.
‘Stop breaking the law’ protest tells Chicago charter school [with video]
The battle for union recognition by charter schoolteachers has grown as charters have assumed a larger presence in the city.
Illinois sues to prevent pension for cop tied to torture
Activists against police torture here welcome Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's lawsuit to stop Jon Burge, the former police commander convicted for lying about the torture of suspects, from receiving his pension.
Fight against Walmart stepped up
In rallies nationwide, union members told communities of the retailer's record and urged opposition to Walmart - even if itscaled back from its usual "superstores."
Del Valle emerges as Chicago's progressive mayoral candidate
Miguel Del Valle emerges as Chicago's progressive mayoral candidate.
Chicago Chamber of Commerce seeks ‘business friendly' city council
The Chicago Chamber of Commerce announced it's endorsement of 35 aldermanic candidates Jan. 26.
Is Rahm Emanuel the right choice for Chicago?
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide if Rahm Emanuel will stay on the mayoral ballot for Chicago's Feb. 22 election. But is he the right choice for Chicagoans?
Dr. Margaret Burroughs, 1917-2010: What will your legacy be?
A founder of one of the oldest African American history museums in the country has died.
Unemployed rally in Chicago after elections
The Chicago Unemployed Workers Council, a project of Chicago Jobs with Justice, staged a jobs demonstration last Friday to coincide with the release of unemployed figures for October.
