Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Board of Elections to Expedite Senate Special Election
Will certify before Congress returns to session. Read »
Vote for Common, Not Big & Rich
President Obama is bringing Common to his rally this weekend, just to prove that Democrats have better musical taste than Republicans. Read »
Bill Clinton's Tuesday Rally Open to the Public
Former president will appear with Gov. Pat Quinn and Alexi Giannoulias. Read »
Truthish or Falsey: The Tribune Is Writing Kirk's Radio Ads
Kirk jiggers the transcript of Giannoulias's Tribune editorial board session to make his opponent sound indecisive. Read »
Alexi No Habla Espanol
Mark Kirk can speak Spanish, but has no Spanish-speaking friends. Giannoulias can't speak Spanish, but has Luis Gutierrez. Which is better? Read »
No More Campaign Ads For Me
Early voting on the Chicago Board of Elections' sweet new touch-screen machines means I cut two weeks off this nasty, endless election season. Read »
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Giannoulias Attack on Mark Kirk Backfires
Giannoulias accuses Kirk of "economic treason," but reporters aren't buying it. Read »
Former President Clinton Slated to Visit Chicago
Democrat will rev the troops one week before Election Day. Read »
Rasmussen: Kirk Has the Lead Now
Previous poll ten days earlier had Giannoulias up by one. 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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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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