Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Aldermen Sound Off On Teacher Strike
It might have been business as usual for aldermen at Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting, but outside City Hall walls, the first teacher's strike in 25 years continued for a third day. Read »
Feds Subpoena City's Workman's Comp Records
The U.S. Attorney's Office wants to know if Chicago's employee disability program, operated by the City Council's Finance Committee and its longtime chairman, Ald. Ed Burke, is ripping off taxpayers. Read »
11 Pot Tickets Issued in First Weekend of New Policy
Chicago Police officers issued 11 pot tickets during the opening weekend of the city’s new marijuana ordinance. Under the new rule, police officers have the option to issue $250 to $500 tickets, officially... Read »
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
Chicago's city council voted 44-1 to approve new legislation for food trucks that includes longer hours of operation and the long-sought ability to cook on-site. Aldermen spoke in favor of the new ordinance... Read »
City Council Committee Approves Chicago Food Trucks Ordinance
The Chicago City Council committee approved the new Chicago Food Trucks ordinance Thursday. Read »
Former Lawmakers Arrested
Details of the charges, against a total of seven defendants, will be unsealed when the pair appear in federal court at 3 p.m. Read »
Council Approves Pot Tickets Over Arrests
The Chicago City Council Wednesday voted 43-3 to approve a new city pot policy. The ordinance gives police the option to issue a ticket for possession of 15 grams of marijuana or less. Arrests would still be... Read »
"I Love My Husband:" Sandi Jackson
The wife of exhausted Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. made her first public comments since her husband took a medical leave from office. Amid a mob of reporters at Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting, Ald. Sandi... Read »
Rahm's Pot Plan Faces Full Council
The City Council enters another packed session at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Here are some of the big issues on the table and what else to expect: marijuana tickets, gun-control revamp, food-truck changes, and a taxi... Read »
Rahm's Pot Plan Passes Council Committee
Mayor Rahm Emanuel last week threw his support behind the proposed policy that would allow Chicago Police to issue pot tickets instead of making arrests for possession of 15 grams of marijuana or less. 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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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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