Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Camille Y. Lilly
Incumbent Camille Y. Lilly is running in the Democratic primary race for State Representative of the 78th Illinois legislative district. Read »
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi is the former Deputy Treasurer running in the Democratic Primary for the nomination to take on Joe Walsh. Read »
Jesse Jackson Jr
Jackson is running in the Democratic primary to defend his own seat in the 2nd Congressional District Race. Read »
Debbie Halvorson For 2nd District
Debbie Halvorson is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr. to run for the 2nd Congressional District. Read »
Ricardo Muñoz
Ricardo Muñoz is running in the Democratic primary race for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk. Read »
Dorothy A. Brown
Dorothy A. Brown is running for re-election as the Democratic Party Candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk. Read »
Jacques A. Conway
Jacques A. Conway is a candidate in the Democratic primary race for the newly redrawn 7th Congressional District of Illinois. Read »
Danny K. Davis
Incumbent Danny K. Davis is running in the Democratic primary for re-election to the 7th Congressional District of Illinois. Read »
ATU Local 308 Announces Endorsements
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 (ATU Local 308) announced their endorsements Sunday for the 2012 Elections. Read »
"You'll Make State's Supreme Choice"
The race for the Illinois Supreme Court is being lead by "Undecided" followed by candidate Aurelia Pucinski. 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's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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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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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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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