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Mayor Richard M. Daley has won his bid for a sixth term of office in today's mayoral race. The City of Chicago reelected Mayor Richard M. Daley with 71% of the vote, per NBC News

Review of New Curfew Suggestions

Chicago is pushing a deal to build a casino, which it would own and operate, making it the only municipality in the U.S. to do so. Is it appropriate for any city government to own a casino? Let alone a city with Chicago's seedy past?

As Mayor Daley announces huge property tax hikes, another scandal unfolds...

Chicago Mayor Daley has announced that the city's program to end homelessness is clearly working and will only get better from here on.

Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama must garner the support of 2,025 delegates at the Democratic convention to win the nomination. The wild-card is the 796 super delegates who may play a pivotal role in a brokered convention.

A true story about when a nine year-old kid (the author) meets his lookalike, and the fun they have playing tricks on their dads.

The Holiday Sports Festival at McCormick Place is three days of activity on one million square feet of space. The special event takes place December 28 through 30.

The CTA has been in a grave crisis for a long time now. Members of the CTA board make huge salaries that add to the CTA's financial woes, leaving city residents to absorb the cost. City residents also absorb consequences.

Interview with 'Reality TV' personal trainer, Zen Gray, from Bravo TV's Work Out.

This is the fifth part of my look at the presidential-election process. At the end of Part 4, World War II had ended, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was dead and Harry Truman had pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American political history.

Michelle Obama is a proven agent of positive change in society, a leader who bridges the gap between the dreamed of and the possible with wisdom and sound judgment.

Picasso's art lies within the city of Chicago, making a silent statement about the city and the people within.

The city of Chicago has begun its mission to inform about and protect residents from the scorching temperatures.

A record number of gun owners turned in their guns to city officials, for a $100 incentive. Reportedly 6,705 weapons were turned in for the "no questions asked" program to get guns off the streets of Chicago.

A look at major films either featuring or set in Chicago

The history of the Taste of Chicago

The Olympic committee voted last week to nominate Chicago as the United States location for the 2016 Olympics. The Windy City will be in competition with other cities from around the globe to host the 2016 Olympics.

Today its Chicago vs. L.A. Here are ten reasons why Chicago should host the 2016 Olympic Games.

In Chicago news today it has been reported that a Chicago police officer has the main participant in a bar brawl.

America need only look beyond its navel to recognize its fortune and, therefore, its responsibilities. Americans either don't give a damn or don't know jack! To be both is to be President!

Family activities, winter-themed sightseeing and mini-vacation packages are just a few of the seasonal events in Chicago that will help you to relax and have fun despite the cold temperatures.

This article discusses some of the holiday happenings in the city of Chicago, and include both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

We have a unique way of speaking around these parts. It's not the correct way to speak, but it is the Chicago way.

Chicago has to be the perfect city. Why else would the city government be worrying about goose livers otherwise?

The real problem in Chicago restaurants isn't the smoke, it's the food we eat there. The city will never address the real problem.

Many of Chicago's used book stores are well-stocked, fun and dusty places, but if you only have time to check out a handful, these are the top five you should explore.

Chicago Mayor Daley and his band of gun grabbers are at it again. Bush's disasterous leadership last November let a few more Democrats slipped into the state legislature on narrow margins. This time the penalty can be life imprisonment for simple gun ownership.

A man infected with XDR tuberculosis who traveled to Europe for his wedding,his subsequent return to the U.S., his quarantine in Atlanta and Denver and the questions raised about border security and health issues.

Major US cities are following European models for installing green roofs. These help reduce rain runoff, the heat island effect, and energy over-use.

A Chicago mother is being held on $200,000 bond after firefighters find her newborn son in a trashbag underneath clothes.

While the Windy City is famous for world-renown restaurants and high-class fare, you'll have some difficult tracking down foie-gras on area menus. Here's what happened with the ban that sparked controversy with the chefs.

Her unbelievable professional and strong understanding of partnership in their marriage is a clear testimony to the role women ought to play in any relationship. That is, balancing between motherhood, wife and profession.

Memorial Day is being commemorated on May 26 and May 27 in the City of Chicago.

The sequel to Batman Begins has begun filming

The roads of today need not be pitiful even by ancient standards. Privatization would eliminate the need for virtually all significant road maintenance and repairs and return roads to an impeccable condition not witnessed since the days of Ancient Rome.

These three concepts are given to every person that is an American citizen through the United States Constitution; with this in mind, what are the guidelines of being a citizen?

One city, two parades, and more fun than you can shake a shillelagh at ...

Democratic victories in the midterm Congressional elections were largely the result of one man's strategy. Rahm Emanuel engineered a brilliant plan that swept Democrats to power for the first time in twelve years.

The City of Chicago is decked out for the Christmas Holiday Season. There are many holiday sights and festivities downtown that are free of charge/

Chicago is a great city to visit or live in. Making an additional trip to the windy city this holiday season is a great way to enjoy the festivities and spend quality time with friends and family.

Chicago is festive with light and activities including German Christmas Market.

Showcases several tasks high-definition technology has undertaken in addition to entertaining us. Fascinating read about how this technology is solving and preventing crimes and making our lives easier in other venues.

An overview of the 1960 presidential election, in which Democrat John Kennedy defeated Republican Richard Nixon.

One of the finest 4-year universities ever built, Columbia College Chicago helps broaden the horizons of each and everyone of its students.

While bias and partisanship in televised news coverage can be more easily identified, we must not forget that print media is subject to the same trappings of money and personal preferrence.

Millennium Park made its official debut July 16, 2004 with a three-day festival featuring free concerts, parades, art installations, tours, dancing, yoga and (literally) a three-ring circus. And that was just the beginning.