Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Brizard Denies Reports He's On His Way Out
As the clock ticks down to a looming Chicago teachers strike, could the man in charge of the schools district be on his way out? CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard says he's not going anywhere, despite a report that he... Read »
CPS Working Hard to Avoid Strike: Brizard
Will Chicago students have a school to attend in the fall? That's a question on a lot of parents' minds after public school teachers overwhelmingly authorized a strike, and CPS chief Jean-Claude Brizard said... Read »
CTU Not Worried About Legal Challenge to Vote
Critics upset that ministers who oversaw ballot counting process have received CTU grant money. Read »
Chicago Teachers Authorize Strike
Chicago teachers have "well surpassed" the state-mandated threshold required to authorize a strike, the Chicago Teachers Union said Monday. The vote not only exceeded the 75 percent required by state law, but... Read »
CTU Has Enough Votes for Strike: Sources
Chicago teachers have shown their solidarity in massive numbers. More than 90 percent of teachers have given the OK for a work stoppage, multiple sources told NBC Chicago. Read »
Religious Leaders Watching CTU Strike Vote
Chicago teachers began casting ballots early Wednesday to decide whether a strike could be in their futures. Teachers say the strike authorization vote is all about leverage as contract negotiations continue and... Read »
CPS to Return Nearly $35M Federal Grant
Chicago Public Schools will have to return $34 million from a federal grant that they received in Sept. 2010, because of terms of the grant requiring collaboration with the Chicago Teacher's Union, which it did... Read »
Chicago Teachers Rally Downtown
With Dolly Parton's "9-5" and Aretha Franklin's "Respect" energizing the crowd, thousands of teachers and their supporters gathered inside Chicago's Auditorium Theatre before taking off on foot to protest... Read »
CTU Plans Rally as Possible Strike Looms
Upset with contract talks, the Chicago Teachers Union is planning a big rally Wednesday to show unity. Thousands of Chicago Public School teachers are expected to attend the 4:30 p.m. rally at the Auditorium... Read »
Rahm: "Happiest I've Ever Been"
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, more relaxed than usual, is about to check off the one year anniversary mark. 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.
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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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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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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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