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Rahm Emanuel
Friday, Mar 29, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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By Lisa Balde

Emanuel Unveils Plans For New Chicago Festival

Emanuel Unveils Plans For New Chicago Festival

There's a new festival in town, Chicago, and it pulls from the city's fiery roots. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday a plan to create a new city fest with Redmoon Theater called The Great Chicago Fire... Read »

Chicago River
Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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By Marcus Riley
      

Underwater Trash Collector Hits Chicago

Environmental group unveils remote control trash collector. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Monday, Oct 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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By Lisa Balde
      

Chicago Unveils Riverwalk Expansion Plans

“The Chicago River is our second shoreline," Emanuel said in a statement. "“It is now time to celebrate this incredible waterway with the completion of the entire riverwalk project, from Lake Michigan to the... Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Cleaning Up the Chicago River

Cleaning Up the Chicago River

The Economist reports on a $250 million plan to clean up the river, which will make Chicago the last major city in America to treat its sewage. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Monday, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Emanuel Targets Chicago River for Change

Emanuel Targets Chicago River for Change
NBCChicago.com

"I want to make the river our next recreational frontier," Emanuel said. Read »

Lisa Madigan
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Great Lakes States Sue to Cut Lake Michigan-Mississippi Link

Great Lakes States Sue to Cut Lake Michigan-Mississippi Link

Our Great Lakes neighbors say the canals connecting the Great Lakes and the Mississippi are waterways for invasive species. But if Attorney General Lisa Madigan allows them to get their way, will they also be... Read »

Richard Daley
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM
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By Lisa Balde

Response to River Request Is No Daley-ism

Response to River Request Is No Daley-ism

An official brushed off the EPA's order to clean the Chicago and Calumet rivers, but it was nothing like a past Daley response to a similar request. Read »

Mayor Daley
Friday, Jun 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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By Edward McClelland

Why Officials Should Consider Re-Reversing the Chicago River

Why Officials Should Consider Re-Reversing the Chicago River
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Returning the Chicago River to its natural course is the best way to clean it. 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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