Barack Obama re-elected as president of the United States
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
Pres. Obama in Chicago, doing satellite interviews on Election Day
CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama spent Election Day in Chicago.
CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama spent Election Day in Chicago.
With two months to go, Chicago ties 2011 total for homicides
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago has reached a grim milestone city officials wanted to avoid but knew was coming.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago has reached a grim milestone city officials wanted to avoid but knew was coming.
Obama to host election night event at indoor venue in Chicago
(CNN) -- The Obama campaign plans to have its election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago barring a last minute change, a campaign source confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, October 17th.
(CNN) -- The Obama campaign plans to have its election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago barring a last minute change, a campaign source confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, October 17th.
Chicago schools reopen after vote to suspend strike
(CNN) -- As schools reopened Wednesday, September 19th -- the day after teachers union representatives voted to suspend their eight-day strike -- union leaders, city officials and even students could all claim a few wins and admit a few losses after a bruising battle that had both sides hurling insults like pro wrestlers.
(CNN) -- As schools reopened Wednesday, September 19th -- the day after teachers union representatives voted to suspend their eight-day strike -- union leaders, city officials and even students could all claim a few wins and admit a few losses after a bruising battle that had both sides hurling insults like pro wrestlers.
Judge to consider city's request to end teachers' strike Wednesday
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Chicago public schoolchildren will spend a seventh day out of classes Tuesday as their striking teachers weigh a tentative proposal to end their walkout.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Chicago public schoolchildren will spend a seventh day out of classes Tuesday as their striking teachers weigh a tentative proposal to end their walkout.
Chicago teachers rally as both sides consider deal
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied Saturday on the sixth day of a strike that has shut down the city's schools, even as a deal with the school board was in the works.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied Saturday on the sixth day of a strike that has shut down the city's schools, even as a deal with the school board was in the works.
Feds: Chicago-area man charged over attempted terrorist attack
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The FBI said Saturday it has arrested an 18-year-old American man who allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in front of a downtown Chicago bar.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The FBI said Saturday it has arrested an 18-year-old American man who allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in front of a downtown Chicago bar.
Some Milwaukee teachers stand in solidarity with striking Chicago teachers
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, September 12th was Day Three in the standoff between Chicago's school board and its striking teachers.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, September 12th was Day Three in the standoff between Chicago's school board and its striking teachers.
No formal negotiations on Day 3 of Chicago teachers strike
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Negotiators in the Chicago teachers strike failed to engage in contract talks on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the school board said in an e-mail.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Negotiators in the Chicago teachers strike failed to engage in contract talks on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the school board said in an e-mail.
Murder trial of Drew Peterson now underway
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday, July 31st that their client spent his entire career protecting the public and that murder accusations are groundless.
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday, July 31st that their client spent his entire career protecting the public and that murder accusations are groundless.
CO shooting victim, UW-Whitewater grad Larimer's body in Chicago
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
Gov. Walker takes softer tone while speaking in Chicago Monday
CHICAGO -- Three weeks after winning a recall election in Wisconsin, Gov.
CHICAGO -- Three weeks after winning a recall election in Wisconsin, Gov.
Luxury car pileup inside a Chicago parking garage
CHICAGO (CNN) -- A failed parking attempt in a Chicago parking garage ends with a luxury car pileup.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- A failed parking attempt in a Chicago parking garage ends with a luxury car pileup.
More protests planned for Chicago NATO summit
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Protesters vowed to carry out disruptive demonstrations Monday, May 21st in Chicago, a day after baton-wielding police clashed with demonstrators in a violent confrontation that left dozens injured just blocks from where NATO leaders were gathered.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Protesters vowed to carry out disruptive demonstrations Monday, May 21st in Chicago, a day after baton-wielding police clashed with demonstrators in a violent confrontation that left dozens injured just blocks from where NATO leaders were gathered.
Caledonia man arrested during Chicago NATO Summit protest
CHICAGO -- A massive anti-war rally in Chicago ended with a clash with police Sunday, May 20th.
CHICAGO -- A massive anti-war rally in Chicago ended with a clash with police Sunday, May 20th.
3 terror suspects at NATO summit were plotting to hit Obama's campaign HQs
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Three men charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism during the NATO summit were plotting to attack President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters, the Chicago mayor's home and police stations, authorities said Saturday, May 19th.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Three men charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism during the NATO summit were plotting to attack President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters, the Chicago mayor's home and police stations, authorities said Saturday, May 19th.
President Obama, Chicago hosts G8, NATO leaders
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders are set to address a host of pressing economic and military security issues this weekend as the United States hosts a high stakes Group of Eight summit outside Washington and a NATO summit in Obama's adopted hometown of Chicago.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders are set to address a host of pressing economic and military security issues this weekend as the United States hosts a high stakes Group of Eight summit outside Washington and a NATO summit in Obama's adopted hometown of Chicago.
Groom prime suspect in young bride's stabbing death
(CNN) -- She was found still wearing the shimmering silver cocktail number she wore to celebrate her wedding.
(CNN) -- She was found still wearing the shimmering silver cocktail number she wore to celebrate her wedding.
Testimony ends in trial of man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's relatives
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The prosecution and defense in the trial of a man accused of killing the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of actress-singer Jennifer Hudson rested on Tuesday.The entertainer's former brother-in-law, William Balfour, is charged with the murders.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The prosecution and defense in the trial of a man accused of killing the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of actress-singer Jennifer Hudson rested on Tuesday.The entertainer's former brother-in-law, William Balfour, is charged with the murders.