Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
House Extends Deadline to Consider Gay Marriage Bill
The Illinois House has reportedly extended its deadline one week for considering a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. Read »
Zachary Fardon Nominated to Succeed Patrick Fitzgerald
A former federal prosecutor was nominated Thursday for U.S. attorney, succeeding Patrick Fitzgerald, Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk announced. Read »
Sen. Kirk To Support Pritzker Confirmation
Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday. Read »
Kirk Running For Re-election, Says Pat Brady
"We are already planning fundraisers," says the outgoing Illinois Republican Party chairman. Read »
Opinion: Why Kirk's Gang Arrest Plan Won't Work
We're all for bold ideas here at Ward Room, but a pitch this week by Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has us wondering if he's forgotten his U.S. Senate oath to "support and defend the Constitution." Read »
Why Mark Kirk Is The Most Liberal Republican Senator
No other Republican represents such a pro-Obama state. Read »
Opinion: Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Senator Kirk
Sen. Mark Kirk's vote on the background check bill validates my vote for Senator Kirk. Read »
Sen. Kirk Meets With Parents of Newtown Victims
Meeting comes on same day of Senate vote on background checks bill. Read »
Mark Kirk Parties on Fellow Senator's Yacht
Kirk says "much of the bipartisan cooperation" in the Senate takes place at boozy parties on Sen. Joe Manchin's yacht, Black Tie. Read »
Opinion: State House Has Political Cover For Gay Marriage Bill
When even the state's Republican senator is in favor of gay marriage, the Democratic-controlled legislature needs to realize it's 2013. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J 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.
Videos
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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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