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Schock Decides Against 2014 Run for Governor
Peoria Republican says he'll focus his efforts on running as the incumbent for his 18th Congressional District seat. Read »
Opinion: Gubernatorial Odds Making
On the fourth Friday of every month until the primary election, we’ll bring you our assessment of who’s leading in the race for governor. This is, of course, for entertainment purposes only. Read »
Nothing Schocking: Aaron Considers Run for Gov
Peoria Rep. Aaron Schock says he's considering a run for Illinois governor and hopes some of the other potential GOP candidates will step aside. "The less bloodletting, the better," said Schock, who has been... Read »
Who Gets Money From the NRA?
In Illinois, the National Rifle Association only had a 58 percent success rate for candidates it funded. Read »
Governor's Race Up Next For Illinois
There's no rest for Illinois where politics is concerned. The day after races were called for key seats in the House and Senate, not to mention President Barack Obama's re-election victory, all eyes now turn to... 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 »
Opinion: Our First Metrosexual Governor?
Rep. Aaron Schock talks about possible plans to run. After Rod Blagojevich, do we want another clothing-obssessed governor? Read »
Aaron Schock
Aaron Jon Schock is the Republican Party Candidate for the 18th Congressional District Read »
Stephen "Steve" James Waterworth
Steve Waterworth is the Democratic Party Candidate for the 18th Congressional District Read »
Lawmakers Fight Olympic Medal Tax
Should United States Olympic medalists have to pay taxes on their awards? A current law mandates it and two Republican lawmakers want to change it. 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.
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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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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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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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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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