Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Dems the Breaks: 7 State Sens Won't Run
Seven state senators have announced they will not be running for re-election next year. Read »
Sen. Meeks Won't Run for Re-Election
Reverend James Meeks, pastor of a Chicago mega church and Illinois State Senator who briefly made a run for Chicago mayor this year, will not try to keep his seat. Read »
Teachers Grade Mayoral Candidates
In a debate sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Union, the mayoral candidates talk about the CEO's qualifications, education reform and charter schools. Read »
Why Meeks Can't Reach Out
James Meeks's declaration that Asians and Hispanics should not qualify for minority set asides is further evidence that he can't transcend the attitudes of his church and neighborhood. Read »
Ann Sather's Gets the Meeks Treatment
The mayoral candidate stopped by the restaurant in the heart of one of Chicago's gay districts. Read »
Meeks Says Churches "Under Condemnation" for Not Stopping Civil Unions
In an interview on the Moody Bible Institute's radio station, Meeks won't let the civil unions issue go. Read »
Why Meeks' Civil Union Vote Threatens His Mayoral Campaign
Ward Room now gives Sen. Meeks the same chance of becoming mayor as he gives a gay couple of going to heaven. Read »
Allow Civil Unions, Become a High-Tech Capital
Gov. Quinn promises that passing civil unions will help Illinois's economy. A look at the other states who've done it shows he's right. Read »
Meeks, Halpin Campaigns Accused of Forging Signatures
Notary public says she never signed off on the candidates slate. 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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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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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
Authors
Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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