Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
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 »
Obama Statement on Death of Roger Ebert
"The movies won't be the same without Roger," President Obama says in statement. Read »
Opinion: State House Has Political Cover For Gay Marriage Bill
When even the state's Republican senator is in favor of gay marriage, the Democratic-controlled legislature needs to realize it's 2013. Read »
Obama Endorses Likely Winner In 2nd District
The man who once backed Jesse Jackson Jr. for Illinois' 2nd District is supporting the former congressman's likely successor. Read »
Cubs Spend More On Politics Than Any Team
A study of political giving by Major League Baseball teams found that the Cubs spent millions more than any other club -- most of it on conservative causes. Read »
Ex-Obama Aide Sues Chicago Police Over Arrest
A former official with Barack Obama's U.S. Senate campaign has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Chicago police of improperly arresting him while investigating a sexual assault. Craig Huffman was an assistant... Read »
Great Political Quotes Quiz
Name the source of these famous Chicago political quotes. 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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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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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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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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