Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
JC Brizard to Remain on CPS Payroll
Jean-Claude Brizard lost his job today, but not his paycheck. Read »
Rahm Appoints Byrd-Bennett as New CPS CEO
Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed the fourth Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools in less than two years Friday, following the resignation of Jean-Claude Brizard. Read »
JC Brizard Out as CPS CEO
Jean-Claude Brizard, plucked last year from Rochester, N.Y., to lead Chicago Public Schools, will resign Friday. Spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton classified the move as a "mutual agreement" between Brizard and... Read »
CPS Outlines Plan to Pay for New Teacher Contract
Officials said salary increases will amount to $103 million in the first year of the three-year contract ratified this week by Chicago Teachers Union. Read »
CTU's Next Fight: School Closures
"I've still got my boxing gloves," says Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis, hours after teachers approve contract deal. Read »
Rahm Announces Initiative to Help CPS Grads
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new incentive for high school students to stay in school. High School graduates from Chicago Public Schools can receive "job application preference" for city positions. Read »
How Will Chicago Pay For Strike Deal?
Chicago Public Schools students and teachers returned to class Wednesday after seven days of picketing over a still-tentative union contract. How much will the new contract cost and how will the city pay for... Read »
Rahm: The Democrats' Scott Walker
"He doesn’t want to stop collective bargaining, but he certainly wants to limit it," political consultant Don Rose said Thursday. Read »
Class Should Resume During Talks: Rahm
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is ready to "finish it" already. As Chicago teachers picketed for the third day Wednesday, Emanuel said there's no reason students can't return to classrooms while the teachers union and... Read »
Emanuel to Reopen Chicago Libraries on Mondays
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the reopening of Chicago Libraries Monday mornings. 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.
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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
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