Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin
According to the Religious Freedom and Marital Fairness Act, gay cousins can marry -- as long as one is incapable of having children. Read »
Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage
Former President Bill Clinton threw his weight behind stalled legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois, calling on the state House to approve the bill. Read »
Sen. Kirk To Support Pritzker Confirmation
Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday. Read »
State Senate Committee OKs Ammunition Limit
Legislation to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds advances with 12-3 vote. Read »
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
Parents of children killed in the tragic Sandy Hook massacre last year spoke at a conference alongside Governor Quinn in support of banning high-capacity ammunition magazines. Watch »
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School Closure Opponents Arrested at City Hall
Rally was part of the Chicago Teachers Union's three days of marches and protests demanding a moratorium on school closures. Read »
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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 »
Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm
Poor people are moving to the suburbs, where they can't vote against the mayor. Read »
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn told the City Club of Chicago that the state must get its finances in order before he will consider gaming expansion legislation. "That means pensions," he said. Watch »
The Stevenson Family's "Hereditary Case of Politics"
Former Sen. Adlai Stevenson III says Illinois's political dynasties are afflicted with "an incurable, hereditary case of politics." Adlai IV broke the chain by becoming a reporter for NBC5, and McLean played... 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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