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Rutherford Leads Among GOP Primary Voters
A Battleground Polling survey has the state treasurer at 27 percent among regular Republican primary voters. Read »
Madigan Leads Quinn in Poll, 30-15
Among Republicans, Bill Brady and Dan Rutherford are tied, 12-12. Read »
Opinion: Gubernatorial Odds Making
On the fourth Friday of every month until the primary election, we’ll bring you our assessment of who’s leading in the race for governor. This is, of course, for entertainment purposes only. Read »
Opinion: Our First Metrosexual Governor?
Rep. Aaron Schock talks about possible plans to run. After Rod Blagojevich, do we want another clothing-obssessed governor? Read »
Opinion: Odds On Your Next Governor
It's never too early to start handicapping the 2014 field. Read »
Why Pat Quinn's $15B Plan Is Exactly How We Voted
Gov. Quinn talked about raising taxes throughout the campaign. Read »
Chicago Doesn't Dominate Illinois Politics
The city's voting strength is at its lowest level since the 1880s. So why do Downstaters think we control everything? Read »
Why Pat Quinn Was Labeled Governor of Chicago
Downstate newspapers are claiming Pat Quinn has no mandate because he didn't win Jasper County. 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.
Videos
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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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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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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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