Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Israel to Remove Six-Pointed Star From Flag: "It's a GD Symbol"
SATIRE ALERT: Now that City Clerk Susana Mendoza has cancelled a sticker design with gang signs, other public officials are following suit. Read »
Emanuel Wants to Speed Up Trains to Airports
Mayor Emanuel said Wednesday that he wants to trim the amount of time it takes to get to Chicago's airports on CTA trains. The mayor said if he could trim "12 minutes, 10 minutes, eight minutes" from that trip... Read »
Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Stroke Survivors Share Advice for Kirk
Two stroke survivors share their powerful stories about what it's like to have a stroke at a young age -- just like Senator Mark Kirk -- and the battles you have to fight to recover. Watch »
City Goes With Runner-Up Sticker
City officials on Wednesday pulled the original winner after controversy brewed, with many saying it contained symbolism associated with a notorious street gang. Read »
Who's to Blame for Caterpillar Snub?
Officials from the company sent an email to Peoria politicians, and cited an increasingly hostile business climate in Illinois as a factor in their decision. The chose Cary, North Carolina Read »
Big Business vs. Joe Moore
A coalition of business groups urges Gov. Pat Quinn and the state senate to reject Ald. Joe Moore as head of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Read »
ThyssenKrupp Promises 'Disciplinary Action'
Executives of a suburban company apologized again this week for a racially hostile work environment that drove an African American employee to quit. Read »
City Writes Check To Gun Rights Group
For losing the McDonald v. Chicago case, the city has to pay $399,950 to the Second Amendment Foundation. Now, a Texas Senate candidate is displaying the check on his website. Read »
Kirk Forms Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus
While he's recovering from a stroke, some of Sen. Mark Kirk's colleagues are helping him carry on his work in the Senate. Read »
Clerk to Meet with Gang Experts About Sticker
City Clerk Susana Mendoza is in talks with Chicago gang experts, including Jody Weis, to discuss the content of the new city sticker and whether it contains gang symbolism. Read »
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Who We're Covering
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye (thanks in large part to his prominent role in the Rod Blagojevich trials) the Congressman is making a comeback.
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
Michael Madigan
Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
Videos
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ThyssenKrupp President Apologizes
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ThyssenKrupp Promises "Disciplinary Action"
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Stroke Survivors Share Advice for Kirk
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Taxpayers Pay for Government Employees To Park
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Emanuel, Preckwinkle Discuss Collaboration
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Gov. Quinn Signs Chicago Speed Camera Bill
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Durbin on Kirk's Recovery
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Quinn Defends Speed Cameras
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CPS Spends Millions on Unused Sick Days: Report
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Ward Room -- The TV Show
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Durbin Helping Kirk's Team on Bills
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Deep Dish: Feb. 2, 2012
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Quinn Announces New Chrysler Jobs
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Mayor Touts Chicago in ThyssenKrupp Announcement
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County Board Tables Morgue Reform
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Quinn Focuses on Jobs in Address
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Quinn's 2012 State of the State Address
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Chrysler Adding 1,800 New Illinois Jobs
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Preckwinkle Messes Up Her Daleys
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Quinn Announces Investments in Venture Capital Fund
Authors
Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern
WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .
Edward McClelland
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