Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Mark Kirk Beats Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois Senate
Giannoulias concedes with heartfelt speech. Read »
What If? How the Election Could Have Been, From Dillard to Hoffman
What if Lisa Madigan had run for the U.S. Senate? What if Scott Lee Cohen had never been nominated? We speculate. Read »
Obama to Chicago: "Have My Back"
Moving my agenda forward depends on people back home, president says. Read »
Chicago Gets Out to Vote
Heavy voter turnout reported, but officials expect usual participation rate. Read »
How a Midterm Calamity Will Help Obama
Obama needs a foil in Washington, and needs to be humbled, so he can figure out what kind of president he is. Read »
But Alexi, the DSCC Still Runs Negative Ads
Alexi Giannoulias could promise to stop running negative ads because he knew the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee would be his bad cop. Read »
Kirk and Giannoulias's Laugh-a-Minute Farewell Extravaganza
After eight-and-a-half months of bickering, Kirk and Giannoulias have their banter down perfectly. Read »
Why Is Kirk Omitted From the Senate Conservatives Fund?
Even if Mark Kirk becomes the Republican Who Replaced Obama, he's not likely to become a GOP star. Read »
All Over But the Shouting
Kirk, Giannoulias jab away in third and final debate. Read »
Who Do Voters Care About? Brady and Kirk, Says Google
Brady and Kirk lead search terms in Illinois. 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.
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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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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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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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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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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