Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Neglected Lincoln Bust of Englewood
Abraham Lincoln died 148 years ago today. This is as good a time as any to suggest that his Englewood memorial needs a major restoration job -- not just for the sake of a neglected statue, but for the sake of a... Read »
HISTORICAL: Illinois's Most Racist Senate Campaign
In 1858, Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln competed over who would do the best job of keeping blacks out of Illinois, and out of white people's beds. Read »
How Daniel Day-Lewis Learned To Talk Like An Illinoisan
The actor tells the BBC how he mastered Abraham Lincoln's accent. Read »
Obama To Deliver State of Union on Lincoln's Birthday
House Speaker John Boehner invited Obama to address Congress on Feb. 12. Read »
"Lincoln" Leads Illinois Into Oscars Territory
Illinois stole the show Thursday during nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards. Or rather one of its former presidents did. Read »
Illinois' First Abolitionist Was A Chicago Alderman
Ira Miltmore, who was elected an alderman of the Third Ward in 1844, was the first Illinois politician to favor abolishing slavery. Read »
Durbin Invokes Lincoln In Support of Same-Sex Marriage
Sen. Dick Durbin claims same-sex marriage is consistent with the principles of Abraham Lincoln -- although Lincoln never said anything about the issue during his lifetime. Read »
Day-Lewis Prepped for 'Lincoln' Role in Illinois
Leaving nothing to chance, Daniel Day-Lewis' prep for his movie role as Abraham Lincoln included the two-time Academy Award winner secretly spending time in the 16th U.S. president's former Illinois turf. Read »
The Party of Lincoln -- Again
The Illinois Republican Party gave us the greatest political model in American history. They should follow his example back to power and relevance. 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.
Videos
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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"
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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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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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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