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The "O" Factor in Chicago's Economy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:14 GMT

The "O" factor has been the gift that keeps on giving to Chicago. Fox Chicago has more on how the end of the show could impact city tourism.

Stroger Vows to Veto Sale Tax Rollback

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:56:26 GMT

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger promised a quick veto of still another one-half cent rollback in the county's sales tax.

Daley to Unions: Cut Operating Costs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:34 GMT

Mayor Daley is demanding yet another round of concessions from McCormick Place unions to cut trade show operating costs and stop an exodus that has cost Chicago two major shows in the last week.

District Denied $12M in Stimulus Funding

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:58:52 GMT

The North Shore Sanitary District has reduced spending by nearly $12 million following the denial of stimulus funding by federal and state authorities for several proposed projects in its five-year, $40 million capital improvement program.

CTA 2010 Budget: Service Cuts, Layoffs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:08:06 GMT

The Chicago Transit Board on Thursday approved a 2010 budget that will eliminate 1,100 jobs and mean service reductions, but will hold off fare cuts for two years under an agreement with the RTA to borrow $166 million.

IL has 3rd Worst Budget Crisis

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:54:24 GMT

Illinois is facing some tough economic times but it is now ranked as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to money troubles.

Group Wants Foreclosure Help From County

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:37:06 GMT

Tuesday afternoon, a large group of people came to the Cook County Building saying they were willing to sleep in front of Todd Stroger's office because the banks were already putting them on the street.

Early Holiday Shopping

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:49:31 GMT

We are still more than seven weeks away from Christmas, but retailers can't wait to hear the jingle jangle of your holiday spending.

Chicago Under Surveillance

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:04:53 GMT

Take a drive on Lower Wacker Drive these days and you're entering a whole new world of video surveillance. The city has added dozens of new remote-controlled cameras, with infrared capability, to its expanding network of eyes on Chicago.

Big Box Battle

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:47:14 GMT

Chicago's love-hate relationship with big box stores could be making a new turn. The battle for a new Wal-Mart has been stalled for years. But Wednesday night, several neighborhoods came forward hoping to put out the welcome mat.