Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Conan Makes Rahm Joke at Correspondents' Dinner
Ever wonder if television had a series about some of Washington’s biggest politicians who would play them? Well, Conan O’Brien has your answers, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s character shouldn’t come as a... Read »
Paul Ryan: Boston Bombings Shouldn't Delay Immigration Reform
Former Vice Presidential candidate and Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan on Monday urged his colleagues in Congress to not let last week's attack in Boston derail their efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. Read »
Who Won the Veep Debate?
This one apparently went to the Democrat. An unscientific survey of NBC Chicago viewers gave Vice President Joe Biden a commanding lead over Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan. Read »
Schock to Paul Ryan: Don't Screw Up
Two of Capitol Hill's hottest congressmen also happen to be workout buddies and friends who trade advice and tout each other's physiques. So when Paul Ryan made a fund-raising stop Sunday in Illinois, Rep. Aaron... Read »
Paul Ryan Nets $2.5 M at Rosemont Fund-Raiser
The Republican vice presidential nominee netted $2.5 million during the Sunday fund-raiser. Tickets to the event at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare cost from $2,500 to $75,800 per person. Read »
Paul Ryan and the Chicago Marathon
The congressman from Janesville, Wisc., and Mitt Romney running mate, moved the date for a planned Chicago fundraiser from Friday, October 5 to Sunday October 7. Read »
VP Pick Ryan Supports Rahm in Teacher Strike
Vice presidential candidate: "We know that Rahm is not going to support our campaign, but on this issue and this day we stand with Mayor Rahm Emanuel." Read »
Marathon Runners for Romney-Ryan
In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, a friendly conservative talk show host, Ryan was given an opportunity to boast about the athletic exploits of his youth. Ryan mentioned he’d run track in high school. Read »
Paul Ryan's "Favorite Band" Rages Against Him
Ryan "is the embodiment of the machine that our music has been raging against for two decades," Tom Morello says. Read »
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Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
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Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
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Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.
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Lawmakers Agree to Form Pension Committee
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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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