Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Chicago State University Wants Presidential Library
Another Chicago school wants to be the future home of the Barack Obama presidential library. Read »
Roland Burris's Tombstone Boo-Boo
Burris School of Politics Lesson One: wait until your career is over before carving your tombstone. Some other African-American might beat you to the Senate. Read »
Obama "What Ifs?"
Barack Obama's presidency was not inevitable. Here's how history could have turned out differently. Read »
Penny Pritzker Sails Through Confirmation Hearings
President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary expected to be confirmed. Read »
Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution
The retired Supreme Court justice from Chicago questions one of the Court's most famous decisions. But if we hadn't had President Bush, would we have President Obama? Read »
Few Barriers Left For Black Politicians in Illinois
African-Americans have had more political success in Illinois than any other state -- but there are still a few offices they haven't held. Read »
Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
One of President Barack Obama's closest advisers talks to Carol Marin about the stress and joy of working with the most powerful man in the world. Watch »
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Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice to head the federal agency. Read »
Durbin: More Clinton Testimony on Benghazi Would Be "Political"
On "Face the Nation," Sen. Dick Durbin says Republican attempts to connect former Secretary of Hillary Clinton to the deaths of four Americans in Libya are aimed at undermining her presidential campaign. Read »
Chicago Officer Among Those Honored by Obama
Del Pearson is among 43 recipients of the 2013 National Association of Police Organizations' TOP COPS award. 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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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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
Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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