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Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Board of Elections to Expedite Senate Special Election

Will certify before Congress returns to session. Read »

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 at 1:30 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Vote for Common, Not Big & Rich

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 »

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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By Ivanna Hampton

Clinton, Obama Rallying Voters in Chicago

Clinton, Obama Rallying Voters in Chicago

Former pres Clinton here today. Obama on Saturday. Read »

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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By BJ Lutz

Bill Clinton's Tuesday Rally Open to the Public

Bill Clinton's Tuesday Rally Open to the Public

Former president will appear with Gov. Pat Quinn and Alexi Giannoulias. Read »

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 2:15 PM
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By Edward McClelland

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 »

Friday, Oct 22, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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By Edward McClelland

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 »

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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By Edward McClelland

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 »

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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By Phil Rogers
      

Giannoulias Attack on Mark Kirk Backfires

Giannoulias accuses Kirk of "economic treason," but reporters aren't buying it. Read »

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Former President Clinton Slated to Visit Chicago

Former President Clinton Slated to Visit Chicago
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Democrat will rev the troops one week before Election Day. Read »

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Rasmussen: Kirk Has the Lead Now

Previous poll ten days earlier had Giannoulias up by one. Read »

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NBC Chicago's award winning politics blog takes a critical look at Illinois' top influence-peddlers, using a mix of news and commentary designed to keep this state's notoriously corruptible politicians honest and accountable.
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Who We're Covering
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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

Michael Madigan

Michael Madigan

Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.

Ed Burke

Ed Burke

Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.

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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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