Want to get symbolically involved with the union battles in Wisconsin and Indiana, but don't want to leave Chicago proper? Wish you had some historical context to complement the labor struggles of today? Ever wondered what that whole "Haymarket Riot" thing was all about (not the band, btw)? Or, maybe you just wanted to indulge that steampunk curiosity you've been harboring. Either way, it appears that Haymarket Square will be the place to be on April 30th. more ›

Looks like the scrimmage to pick up mayoral endorsements among the major candidates to replace Mayor Daley is picking up steam. Shortly after Rahm Emanuel picked up the endorsement of former President Bill Clinton, Gery Chico was endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police. more ›

Governor Quinn and Treasurer Alexi Giannoulis were among the democratic leaders at Federal Plaza Tuesday pumping up organized labor and liberal advocacy groups in support of President Obama’s health care reform proposal. Hundreds attended to unite against the current insurance system and build momentum for the president’s proposal. As no good rally is without counter-protestors, conservative activists like Eric Odom also made a showing, he told Chicago Breaking News: “We basically feel the legislation being pushed through (is) very dangerous”, and “We are really pushing for everybody to take a deep breath and really look at what we’re getting into and not just jump into something…that’s going to cost us for years to come”. more ›