Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Rahm Nicknames New CPS CEO
Rahm Emanuel is no stranger to nicknames, some which are too vulgar to appear on our blog, but today he shared the wealth and gave a nickname to the newest member on his staff. Read »
Rahm: Atta-Boy, Brizard
"you have a lot to be proud over the last 17 months with your accomplishments and you should hold your head up high for the record of not only issuing those reforms but starting to see the results that matter... Read »
Religious Leaders Watching CTU Strike Vote
Chicago teachers began casting ballots early Wednesday to decide whether a strike could be in their futures. Teachers say the strike authorization vote is all about leverage as contract negotiations continue and... Read »
Parents Camp at City Hall, Demand Meeting With Mayor
Small group of parents, unhappy with the plan to close two underperforming schools and re-organize several others, say they've drafted their own proposal to improve the schools. Read »
Report Details Fraud, Misconduct at CPS
CPS says incidents, which happened before shakeup in leadership last year, are "serious and disappointing." Read »
CTU, Occupy Chicago Protest School Closures
Carrying signs and bullhorns, several hundred parents and teachers gathered outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters on Tuesday night to rally against the proposed closures, consolidations, and phase outs of... Read »
CPS To "Turnaround" 10 Schools
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says model will be unique to Chicago's success. Read »
Teacher's Union Files Another Suit Against Rahm's Board of Ed
The Chicago Teachers Union has filed suit against the Chicago Board of Education, claiming the board is illegally interviewing teacher applicants about their feelings about collective bargaining. If the... Read »
Rahm Sees Council Pushback on Tax Hike
Emanuel and Brizard must defend property tax hike as a schools fix. Read »
Brizard Launches Back-to-School Campaign
Parents likely won't be able to escape message aimed at abating truancy. 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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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
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