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Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is turning up the heat in response to a weekend of attacks on his character, with a video about Sen. John McCain’s role in the Keating Five banking scandal.

Illinois, 7 states reach $8.8 billion settlement with mortgage giant Countrywide to refinance homes

Illinois, California and at least six other states have reached an $8.8 billion settlement of their lawsuits against Countrywide Financial, the biggest subprime mortgage lender, in a deal that should help some 21,000 Illinois residents keep their homes.

He blames the national economy, but 4 areas under his control contribute to the problem

Mayor Richard Daley enjoys a national reputation among his colleagues as a business-minded CEO for his city, but that hasn’t protected Chicago from the worst financial crunch in his 19-year tenure.

Illinois, 7 states reach $8.8 billion settlement with mortgage giant Countrywide to refinance homes

Illinois, California and at least six other states have reached an $8.8 billion settlement of their lawsuits against Countrywide Financial, the biggest subprime mortgage lender, in a deal that should help some 21,000 Illinois residents keep their homes.

Alfonso Soriano has a theory: The team’s “put together” for marathons, not sprints.

A team of psychiatrists, theologians, numerologists and seamheads could convene at a secret location on the North Side in search of an explanation for the Cubs’ latest October meltdown.