Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: Emanuel Not A Politician, Just Doing It For The Children
"If others want to focus on politics, they have every right to," says man who has raised $1.9 million for his re-election campaign. Read »
Opinion: GOP's "I Love The '80s"
Margaret Thatcher's death reminds us that conservatism's heyday is 30 years in the past. Maybe that will finally get through to Republicans, who have an incurable case of '80s nostalgia. Read »
Opinion: Run, Toni, Run!
Why Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle should run for mayor. Read »
Opinion: Who Needs Assault Weapons, When We Have Hammers?
Gun rights advocates say that hammers kill more people than assault rifles. Then they insist they need assault rifles to protect themselves. From carpenters? Read »
Opinion: Why Elites Don't Think CPS Is Important To City's Future
The people who run Chicago weren't educated in the public schools, and don't expect them to produce the global citizens who keep the city competitive. So why spend money there? Read »
Opinion: If Gay Marriage Is Too Controversial, You're Too Old
The average age of a Supreme Court justice is 69; of an Illinois state representative 51. Those demographic groups don't favor gay marriage. Read »
Opinion: Iowa Rep. Says All Liberals Should Move to Detroit, Chicago
Crabby old right-winger Steve King wants liberals off his lawn, out of his country. Read »
Opinion: Rural Gun Laws Make No Sense In Big City
Let's just say no thanks to folks from Metamora, Marion and Mount Vernon who think flooding Chicago with guns will make the city safer. Read »
Opinion: Bloomberg Wins 2nd District Primary
The 2nd District election was a victory for unlimited money in politics, not gun control. The next billionaire to buy an election won't be so liberal. Read »
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Who We're Covering
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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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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
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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"
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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