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Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:53:12 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city.

Pension fight shows Democratic leader differences

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:04:10 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - As lawmakers strain again this week to find a fix for the state's $97 billion pension crisis, the stalemate between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton highlights the evolving relationship between two powerful Democratic friends who've seldom had such a prolonged disagreement on such an urgent issue.

Illinois GOP elects new chairman after infighting

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:50:46 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - After months of public infighting and constant bickering over issues that also continue to divide the national party, Illinois Republicans selected a new leader Saturday who they hope is the best option to bring factions of the party together after its poor showing in last November's elections.

New federal prosecutor nominated for Chicago

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

CHICAGO - The Obama administration has chosen a private attorney and former federal prosecutor who helped send former Illinois Gov. George Ryan to prison for corruption to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago, Illinois' senators announced Thursday.