It isn't just the folks living in the 12 Wards that are holding Aldermanic runoff elections that are thinking about outcomes today. The aftermath of the vote that is going on as you read this will impact the city for years to come. By the time the polls close tonight, there will be some new aldermen, and others will have held onto their seats. Some will coast to victory, and others will squeak in by... more ›

Crain's Chicago Business is reporting that Mayor Daley's administration is following in the steps of Michael Bloomberg by trademarking various logos and insignia used by city departments: In May the city was granted a trademark for the Chicago Airport System logo worn by employees at O’Hare and Midway airports, which affirmed its exclusive right to emblazon the symbol on hats, T-shirts, neckties and even underwear. Other pending applications would trademark everything from Chicago Police... more ›

Thousands of bands are formed in high schools every year. Few actually end up playing out at paying gigs. Fewer still get to the point of releasing albums and building a loyal fanbase. And it’s a rare beast that gets a shot at breaking out to a wider audience. Over the last five years, Troubled Hubble seemed to be working their way up to doing just that. But alas, it isn’t meant to be as they’re breaking up and playing their final show tomorrow at Schuba’s. more ›

In May of 2005 Mayor Daley announced a partial hiring freeze when officials found that (brace yourself!) patronage was in full effect for certain positions within City Hall. more ›

Now we didn't tell you this, but approximately four months after Bart Ross murdered her husband and mother at her Chicago home, Judge Lefkow returned to court Tuesday to preside over a number of routine civil cases. Her deputy said she "didn't want a lot of fanfare", and a note on her courtroom door said so: more ›

The queen of daytime talk TV signed a contract extension that'll keep her on the air through 2011. The extension of Oprah's contract will ensure that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will be on the air for a full 25 seasons. Take that, everyone who was speculating that she'd be quitting the show soon! Oprah will also be increasing the number of original shows per season from 130 to 140. Oprah said, "The thought of taking... more ›