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Barack Obama
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Why Obama Plays Basketball on Election Day

Why Obama Plays Basketball on Election Day

President Barack Obama has played basketball on every Election Day in his presidential run, except for one. He didn’t play the day of the New Hampshire Primary back in 2008, when he lost to Hillary Clinton. Read »

Pat Quinn
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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By Edward McClelland
      

Welcome to Pat Quinn's Unemployment Service

With the appointment of Alexi Giannoulias to head the Illinois Community College Board, Gov. Pat Quinn's administration is becoming an employment service for failed Democratic politicians. Read »

Pat Quinn
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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By Lisa Balde

Quinn Picks Alexi Giannoulias For College Job

Quinn Picks Alexi Giannoulias For College Job

Quinn is expected to name Giannoulias chairman of the Illinois Community College Board. Read »

Alexi Giannoulias
Friday, Jan 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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By Courtney O'Callaghan, Mary Ann Ahern

Alexi: Don't Cry for Me Argentina

Alexi: Don't Cry for Me Argentina
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Nation's youngest treasurer plans to write "tell-mostly" book. Read »

Mark Kirk
Friday, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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By Edward McClelland

Why Mark Kirk's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Vote Misrepresented Illinois

Why Mark Kirk's
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Kirk was not only out of step with public opinion, but with Illinois's tradition of leading the nation in tolerance and inclusion. Read »

Mayor Daley
Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 2:19 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Alexi Won't Run for Mayor

Alexi Won't Run for Mayor
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"He was trying to be respectful to the aldermen," spokeswoman says. Read »

Alexi Giannoulias
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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By BJ Lutz
      

Kirk, Giannoulias Meet for "Beer Summit"

Is this a new post-Election Day tradition? Read »

Mark Kirk
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 at 11:13 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Kirk Likely to Be Sworn in Nov. 29

Kirk Likely to Be Sworn in Nov. 29
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Certification of special election results not expected until Nov. 23. Read »

Alexi Giannoulias
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 at 12:15 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Who Lost the Election? Guys Who Didn't Pay Taxes

Who Lost the Election? Guys Who Didn't Pay Taxes
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Bill Brady and Alexi Giannoulias shouldn't be rewarded for failing up. Read »

Mark Kirk
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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By Steve Bryant
      

Kirk Invites Giannoulias to Beer Summit at Billy Goat

And, was that a mom joke in that victory speech? Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

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.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

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

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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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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