Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Daley: Chicago Should Have Second NFL Team
Former mayor says city should build a second, bigger stadium. Read »
Motorcyclists Can Now Show Team Spirit
New law allows selected pro sports team logos on license plates Read »
Emanuel Makes Conan a Chicago "Citizen"
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 »
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 »
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 »
No Super Bowl for Daley
Harold Washington remains the only Chicago mayor with a Super Bowl ring. 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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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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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
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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