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Audio Available Congressman Danny Davis of Chicago Monday withdrew from the race for Cook County Board President. Davis will instead run for an eighth term in Congress, representing parts of Chicago and the western suburbs. WBEZ political reporter Sam Hudzik joined host Melba Lara to talk about what this means for the 2010 political landscape. Full Story »

Audio Available Congressman Danny Davis has pulled out of the race for Cook County Board president. The Chicago Democrat says he'll instead seek an eighth term in Congress. Full Story »

The Cook County Board could be moving quickly to roll back the county sales tax rate. That's after the governor this weekend signed a bill lowering the amount of votes needed to override a veto from Board President Todd Stroger. Full Story »

CHICAGO (AP) - Congressman Danny Davis has officially decided that he'll seek another term representing the 7th District instead of running for Cook County Board president. The Chicago Democrat had filed petitions for both the congressional race and the county election. Full Story »

Audio Available The State of Illinois now has a Director of Diversity Enhancement, whose job will be to encourage more opportunities to get state contracts for minorities and women. Related: More from Darryl Harris Are Stimulus Dollars Working for Minority Contractors in IL? Full Story »

Audio Available Congressman Danny Davis Monday will finalize his plans for the 2010 elections. The Chicago Democrat has remained coy about whether he's running for re-election to Congress or for Cook County Board President. Full Story »

Audio Available Some Chicago aldermen say they're frustrated at the continued lack of diversity in the top ranks of the police department. Full Story »

Audio Available Today, the city of Chicago introduces a new area code and starts 11-digit dialing. Full Story »

Audio Available Parents and educators hoping to start a northwest side Montessori charter school are protesting this evening. They’re questioning Chicago Public Schools' process for selecting new schools. Full Story »

Audio Available Mass shootings in Florida and Texas are reverberating across the Chicago area. They came up Friday in some training for Illinois cops about a form of suicide. Full Story »

Audio Available Indiana’s governor is ordering all state agencies to cut spending by an additional 5 percent. This comes as revenues fell well short of projections. Full Story »

Audio Available A Naperville business man has been charged with bribing a Chicago alderman for lucrative airport concession deals. Full Story »

The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent. Dye will get a buyout of $950,000 instead of $12 million he could have gotten in salary next season. Full Story »

Audio Available A former Chicago police officer's trial has been pushed back because he has prostate cancer. Full Story »

Audio Available A suburban Chicago man is reportedly among 13 people killed in the shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Full Story »

Audio Available The Chicago-based Hyatt Hotel corporation is selling 38 million shares in its initial public offering, today. The sale could be spurred by family infighting. Full Story »

Downers Grove, Illinois-based Sara Lee reports its first-quarter profits are up 23 percent over last year. The company announced it made 41 cents per share this quarter, up from 32 cents per share during the same time last year. Full Story »

Audio Available There were no fireworks in the first big debate among Republican candidates for Illinois governor. The seven hopefuls gathered Thursday night at a Chicago hotel as part of a fundraiser for the state GOP. Full Story »

Audio Available The Illinois Republican Party hosted a relatively calm 90-plus minute debate between its candidates for governor at a Chicago hotel Thursday night. It began with a very United Center-esque introduction. Full Story »

Audio Available The trial of a former Chicago police commander accused of torturing suspects and lying about it has been postponed. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is calling for new management at a troubled veterans' hospital in southern Illinois. Two years ago, an investigation found nine veterans at the VA hospital in Marion died from medical malpractice and mismanagement. Full Story »

Audio Available The first big debate among Republican candidates for governor takes place Thursday tonight in Chicago. A crowded field is vying for support ahead of the February primary. Full Story »

Audio Available Chicago's Inspector General is suing the city's top lawyer to get documents related to the awarding of a city contract. Full Story »

Audio Available Chicago Public Schools wants to open six new schools as part of its Renaissance 2010 initiative. One of those would serve kids from Altgeld Gardens. Full Story »

An Illinois law has been paused for the third time in six months as the courts grapple with the abortion rights of pregnant teens. Full Story »