Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Chicago Council Approves Ordinance To Honor Boston
Chicago's City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance to honor the city of Boston and the victims of the twin bombings at the city's marathon last month. Read »
Sandi, Jesse Jackson Jr. to be Sentenced on Same Day
The former congressman's sentencing was rescheduled on Friday. He was to be sentenced on June 28 but now will appear on July 1. Read »
Study Finds Little Independence on City Council
A new UIC study says aldermen are more likely to vote with Mayor Rahm Emanuel than they were with Richard M. Daley. They say it's because Emanuel is more willing to compromise on ordinances. Read »
Study: Rahm More Powerful Than Daley
A Chicago City Council famous for voting overwhelmingly in favor of policies supported by Mayor Richard Daley has been even more compliant when following the lead of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to a study. Read »
City Exceeds Funds Allocated for Police Settlements
The city of Chicago has exceeded the $27 million it set aside for the year to pay to settle lawsuits against the police department. Read »
Council Passes "Straw Purchaser" Ordinance
Wednesday's vote on an ordinance proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel is part of an effort by city and county officials to crack down on so-called straw purchasers. Those are people who legally buy weapons and then... Read »
Lost or Stolen Gun? Report It or Pay
Cook County commissioners are making it more expensive for suburban gun owners who don't report when their guns are stolen, destroyed, lost or sold. Read »
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Committee Approves $22.5M in Alleged Misconduct Case
Chicago's City Council Finance Committee has approved a multi-million dollar settlement that would avoid a trial in a 2006 case alleging police misconduct. Christina Eilman was dropped off by Chicago police... Read »
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Jackson a No-Show on Eve of Resignation
Ald. Sandi Jackson's resignation from the Chicago City Council may be effective Tuesday, but constituents will still be able to get services from the ward office, staffers said. Read »
Citizens, Politicians React to Sandi Jackson Resignation
Ald. Sandi Jackson was one half of a major political power couple. Her husband, Jesse Jackson Jr., resigned from Congress in November amid a federal investigation and health issues. Now the alderman is leaving... 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.
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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