Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Meet Illinois' New Members of Congress
Seven Illinois congressional seats will change hands this year, an extraordinarily high turnover. Read »
Who Won, Lost and Didn't Show Up In Illinois
Several state races for the House and Senate reached national status thanks to the talkers Illinois politics has become known for: scandal and controversy. Read »
Bill Foster Wins 11th District Congressional Race
Naperville resident beats Judy Biggert, returns to Congress. Read »
Obama Endorses Three Democratic Hopefuls
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford less than impressed by the move, but candidates embrace president's endorsement. Read »
Opinion: Four Compelling Narratives From Election 2012
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s disappearance; Bill Foster vs. Judy Biggert; Joe Walsh vs. Tammy Duckworth; Bob Dold vs. Brad Schneider Read »
Foster In Endorsement Flap
The endorsement page on congressional candidate Bill Foster's website listed three newspapers that endorsed Foster in the Democratic primary, but Judy Biggert in the general election. Read »
Duckworth Stands with Dem Candidates on Ryan Budget
Tammy Duckworth joined two other Democratic candidates Thursday to call out their opponents on what they call a failed House GOP budget that would end Medicare and give tax breaks to the rich. Read »
Jim Hickey
Jim Hickey is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Juan Thomas
Juan Thomas is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. Read »
Bill Foster
Bill Foster is running for the Democratic Party Candidate for the 11th Congressional District. 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.
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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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