Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
City Goes After Problem Businesses
Administration focusing on liquor and convenience stores which inspectors contend cater to criminal activity. Read »
Police Hold Roll Call on Mag Mile
As the saying goes, when the mercury rises so does the crime. The Chicago police showed that they are well prepared for both over the mid-week holiday, with a show of force Tuesday. Read »
Police Superintendent Meets with New Recruits
McCarthy stressed representing the department well. Read »
Person in Custody for Death of 7-Year-Old
A person of interest is in police custody for the fatal shooting last week of 7-year-old Heaven Sutton in front of her Austin neighborhood home, police said. Read »
Price Tag for Police OT During NATO: $15M
Details of what it cost the city of Chicago to host last month's NATO Summit are slowly trickling out this week. Read »
Jill Biden Goes Lingerie Shopping in Chicago
VP's wife spotted at Michigan Avenue's La Perla. Read »
Fewer Than 60 Cops Sign Up for OT Initiative
In the wake of a spate of shooting deaths and at least three downtown mob attacks, Chicago police introduced a plan earlier this week to offer overtime to officers to help combat the violence. Read »
CPD Offers Overtime to Combat Violence
Officers who are regularly making arrests and writing tickets will be able to get more time on the street and overtime pay, according to a memo released by the Fraternal Order of Police. Read »
City Council Approves $12M for Protesters' Settlement
More than 800 plaintiffs in the class-action suit claim police trapped and arrested them during a 2003 protest on Michigan Avenue without giving clear orders to leave. Read »
McCarthy, CPD Honored for NATO Work
Cook County commissions compared police Supt. Garry McCarthy to John Wayne and George Washington for the image of him standing by his troops during clashes with protesters. 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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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
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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