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Monday, September 10, 2012  Chicago teachers go on strike for the first time in 25 years.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Fracturing, scattering of gangs among causes of spike in Chicago homicides

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Chicago voters cast 'Daley'-less ballots for mayor for first time in more than 2 decades

Friday, January 28, 2011  With Emanuel back in Chicago mayor's race, it's unclear what effect legal dispute will have

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Court halts ballots without Emanuel's name

Monday, January 24, 2011  Ex-Obama aide Emanuel says he has 'no doubt' he will win his fight to run for Chicago mayor.

Monday, October 04, 2010  Rahm Emanuel kicks off his unofficial campaign.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Stepping into Emanuel's role will be Pete Rouse, a deeply trusted senior adviser to Obama who has made much of his living as a chief of staff.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Rahm Emanuel will resign as White House chief of staff on Friday and will begin his campaign for Chicago mayor by meeting with voters in the city on Monday, two sources familiar with Emanuel's plans said.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has presided over the nation's third-largest city for 21 years, like his father did before him, announced Tuesday that he will not run for a seventh term, saying the time "just feels right."

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  26 candidates vie for Emanuel's seat,

Friday, November 07, 2008  President-elect Obama says his transition team will be closely monitoring developments in the reeling economy.