Chicago Bucking Murder Trend
Number of murders in 2012 already higher than in 2011
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Despite Medical Absence, Jesse Jackson Jr. Holds Big Lead
Treatment for bipolar disorder doesn't appear to be impacting incumbency
Trial to Focus on Alleged Police Cover Up
Chicago police officers are accused of trying to protect a colleague accused of beating
Republican Challenger: Voting for Jesse Jackson Jr Will Cause More Harm
"Give him the sympathy vote by voting for somebody else is going to be a vote," Brian Woodworth said
Obama Plans Election Night Rally in Chicago
It may end up being a great big downer if those polls don't improve
Woman Who Recorded Call Did Not Break the Law
Recorded husband's colleague being abusive
Public Schools Chief Out at Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace him with the district's chief education officer
Chicago Public Schools to Charter System: "Save Us!"
"Privatize or Perish" may be the choice here.
Chicago Asks Charter System to Take Over Failing Schools
Teachers unions, of course, prepare to fight
Rahm Emanuel Fires Entire Chicago Ethics Board
A new day for accountability and ethics in government the mayor says
Another Rating Firm Downgrades Chicago School System
Fitch joins Moody's in giving thumbs down to district's finances
Chicago Cronyism: Powerful Alderman Got Subsidies for Wrigley, Legal Work From Company
Politics as parasitism
Veteran Chicago Cop Charged with Having Sex with Prisoner, Bribery
The twenty-eight year member of Chicago's police force is accused of having sex with a prisoner he promised he'd release from lock up
Strangulation by Union
Rules that "protect" government workers from arbitrary dismissal and require everyone be treated equally are bad for taxpayers and even unions.
Chicago Madam's Black Book Includes Judge, Law Enforcement
The judge says he has no idea who the woman is
Chicago Strike Outcome a Possible Boon to Teacher Evaluation Reform
Students' test scores will remain part of success measurements
Rahm Emanuel: Chicago Teacher Deal Is an Honest Compromise
Preserves longer school day and school year while giving up more money
Naomi Klein is the Intellectual Powerhouse Behind Chicago Teachers' Strike
Says she is "delighted" with being the inspiration for group that has kids going without school for over a week
Jesse Jackson Jr. Write-In Opponent: Campaign or Resign
Resident Anthony Williams says Jackson was an absent Congressman even before going on health leave in June
Chicago Teachers To Discuss New Offer Tuesday Afternoon
Oh yeah, and the city is asking a court Wednesday to order the teachers back to work
School Reformers Say Chicago Teachers' Deal Is Too Generous
City is spending money it doesn't have
Chicago: Teachers' Strike a "Clear and Present Danger"
The city asked a judge to end the strike, arguing it was a "clear and present danger to public health and safety"
Rahm Emanuel Will Seek Court Order to End Teachers' Strike
Claims action taken by the teachers is illegal
Is the Chicago Teacher Strike Illegal?
Law only allows strikes over pay and benefits, but there's a lot more to this fight
Chicago School Board Chief Optimistic About Deal with Teachers' Union
Teachers strike continues on 9/11
Thousands of Teachers Rally on First Day of Chicago Strike
March downtown as parents struggle to make do
Paul Ryan Supports Rahm Emanuel on Chicago Strike
Says teacher union strike is "unnecessary and wrong"
Chicago Charter Schools: We're Open
Charter schools remind parents to send their kids to school as their schools aren't affected by the teacher's strike
