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Obama, Romney trade barbs on deficit

Obama, Romney trade barbs over deficit on campaign trail More>>

Most Chicago residents don't believe Emanuel's speed cameras are for safety: Poll

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is billing his speed-camera program as a safety feature, but a new Chicago Tribune poll shows that most residents aren't buying it. More>>

FOX CHICAGO EXCLUSIVE: New labor contracts create jobs, save millions Video included

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FIRST ON FOX: FOX Chicago News has learned there will soon be dozens of additional workers on the street, thanks to an historic breakthrough agreement between City Hall and several labor unions. More>>

Illinois legislature approves huge Medicaid budget cuts

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Hundreds of thousands of people would see their health care cut back or even eliminated under legislation approved Thursday by Illinois lawmakers in a desperate attempt to repair the state's crumbling budget.   More>>

US Attorney Fitzgerald talks life after Chicago Video included

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US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald might be known as the guy who put two Illinois governors behind bars, but he insisted it's the 300 people in his office who do the real work. More>>

West Side Democrat Lance Tyson to run against indicted Rep. Derrick Smith

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West Side Democrats have their man to run against indicted State Representative Derrick Smith. Tenth district committeemen tabbed Lance Tyson Wednesday. More>>

Dems choose third-party candidate to challenge Derrick Smith

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A lawyer and aide to former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has been chosen by Chicago Democrats as a third-party candidate to challenge indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith. More>>

Illinois diocese lawsuits challenge Obama 'birth control mandate'

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Two Illinois dioceses are joining a group of more than 40 plaintiffs in 12 lawsuits challenging the Obama administration's "birth control mandate." More>>

Mayor Emanuel calls the NATO Summit a huge success for Chicago Video included

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As the NATO Summit ended today, Mayor Emanuel wasn't exactly crowing. But he did call it a huge success that should help Chicago generate new jobs and economic development. More>>

'The Amateur' author Ed Klein speaks to the validity of book on President Obama

"The Amateur" makes some pretty explosive claims about President Obama, including the assertion that Michelle has divorce papers drawn up after the president lost the congressional race in 2000. Author Ed Klein joined Good Day Chicago to talk about his book. More>>

Romney wins Indiana, North Carolina; Sen. Lugar Loses Indiana

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Veteran Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar has lost a bitter challenge from the right flank of his own Republican Party. More>>

Governor Quinn: Medicaid and pension reforms a must for Illinois Video included

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The state of Illinois has raised the income tax, and yet the pile of unpaid bills seems to be growing. FOX Chicago's Mike Flannery sat down with Governor Quinn to ask him why that was. More>>

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