The holidays are nearly here, a time when many of us will gather with loved ones to share a meal and reflect on the year. For many of us, however, this season and this year has the potential to stir ...

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Our representative democracy rests on a fundamental principle: We, the people, have a right to participate in decisions that affect us.

Chicago city residents are giving elected officials an earful as the city looks to craft a budget facing a billion dollar ...

A meerkat, skunk, armadillo, tortoise, snake and bearded dragon attended a miniature art exhibition - to see their "pawtraits ...