Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
May Day Activities in Chicago
The international workers' holiday, which began here in 1886, is still a big event. Today's highlight is an immigration reform rally in Federal Plaza. Read »
Cory Booker Hitting Up Chicago Tonight
The Newark mayor is raising money for his U.S. Senate campaign in New Jersey. Read »
Roseland: Where Obama Got His Start
The neighborhood at the center of a controversy over a cancelled baseball game is where Barack Obama had his first office as a community organizer. Read »
Pritzker Commerce Nomination Coming Soon: Report
The Wall Street Journal reports President Barack Obama will nominate the fundraiser and Hyatt hotel scion for the post this week, ending “months of speculation." Pritzker, whose family launched the Hyatt... Read »
Gay Marriage, Blue State By Blue State
Only states that voted for President Obama allow gay marriage, civil unions or domestic partnerships. Read »
Opinion: Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Senator Kirk
Sen. Mark Kirk's vote on the background check bill validates my vote for Senator Kirk. Read »
Axelrod Wants Voter Payback for Guns Stance
David Axelrod took to Twitter Wednesday to warn that votes against gun-control legislation could politically hurt Republicans in the long run. Read »
Man Gets 7 Years for Stealing Obama's Teleprompter
A career criminal who stole a truck containing President Obama's audio equipment was sentenced Thursday to seven years in federal prison. Sentencing guidelines called for a term of about three years, but Eric... Read »
What Obama Really Thinks About Guns
In a 2000 interview, Obama said, "It's undeniable that the pervasiveness of guns in this country contributes to violence...and if we can eliminate those guns...it eliminates the most egregious results." Read »
Obama Names Best-Looking Attorney General In Nation
And it's not his old Springfield seatmate, Lisa Madigan! Read »
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Who We're Covering
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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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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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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
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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