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Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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By Marcus Riley
      

Daley: Chicago Should Have Second NFL Team

Former mayor says city should build a second, bigger stadium. Read »

Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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By Mitchell Grogg

Motorcyclists Can Now Show Team Spirit

Motorcyclists Can Now Show Team Spirit

New law allows selected pro sports team logos on license plates Read »

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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By Alexandria Fisher

Emanuel Makes Conan a Chicago "Citizen"

Emanuel Makes Conan a Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel may not have successfully brought the Super Bowl to Chicago, but he let Conan O’Brien waltz in with his Super Bowl Shuffle. Emanuel appeared Monday on "Conan," being filmed this week in... Read »

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 at 6:56 AM
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By Lisa Balde

Walsh Changes Decision Day to Thursday

Walsh Changes Decision Day to Thursday

Walsh told constituents over the weekend that Monday was decision day, but a peep wasn't heard from the outspoken freshman Republican or his campaign office. Tuesday night he broke his silence with a statement.... Read »

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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By Robert Rodriguez

Quinn Settles Bet, Visits Food Pantry in Packers Jersey

Quinn Settles Bet, Visits Food Pantry in Packers Jersey

Gov. Pat Quinn makes good with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in a bet over January's NFC Championship between the Bears and Packers. Read »

Monday, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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By Edward McClelland

No Super Bowl for Daley

No Super Bowl for Daley

Harold Washington remains the only Chicago mayor with a Super Bowl ring. Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

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.

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.

Joe Walsh

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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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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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