Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Reductio ad Trotterum
State Sen. Donne Trotter compares Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Julie Hamos to Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels. Read »
Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulatory Bill
An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state. Read »
Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History
Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis and legalizing same-sex marriage. Read »
Gov. Quinn Reviewing Medical Marijuana Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana. The Chicago Democrat told the City Club of Chicago on Monday he's "open minded" on the issue but wouldn't say if he'll... Read »
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation. Lawmakers voted 35-21 Friday to send the measure to Quinn for final approval. Quinn hasn't signaled... Read »
The Illinois GOP Is un-Illinoisan
A party whose ideology is determined by conservative Southerners can never succeed in the Land of Lincoln. Read »
Who's Running In 2014
A new website, trialballoons.net, is an essential scorecard for Illinois politics. Read »
Watchdog Group Says Illinois Must Address Pensions
Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed state budget is a baby step in the right direction, a watchdog group's analysis said Monday, but the governor may be overstating savings from a recent union contract negotiation and not... Read »
Opinion: Move Your Business To Texas, Watch It Blow Up
Illinois is second to Texas in high-risk sites, but Texas has four more accidents, injuries and deaths. Read »
Illinois Lawmakers Weighing Pension Options
After years of trying, lawmakers return to Springfield on Monday with something they haven't had before: two potential options for finally addressing Illinois' multibillion-dollar pension problem. 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.
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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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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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