Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
John "Jack" Cunningham
John "Jack" Cunningham is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Judy Biggert
Judy Biggert is running for the re-election as the Republican Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Kenneth Wiezer
Kenneth Wiezer is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Rodger Cook
Rodger Cook is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Theresa Kormos
Theresa Kormos is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Brad Harriman
Brad Harriman is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Juan Thomas
Juan Thomas is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Bill Foster
Bill Foster is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Adam Kinzinger
Adam Kinzinger is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 16th Congressional District. Read »
Don Manzullo
Don Manzullo is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 16th Congressional District. Read »
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NBC Chicago's award winning politics blog takes a critical look at Illinois' top influence-peddlers, using a mix of news and commentary designed to keep this state's notoriously corruptible politicians honest and accountable.
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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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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern
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