Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
CTA Offers Apprenticeships To Ex-Offenders
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced Wednesday the Chicago Transit Authority has expanded its apprenticeship program for ex-offenders to offer temporary jobs to as many as 265 people.... Read »
CTA Picks Local Company to Make Bus Seats
Officials say deal with Humboldt Park company an economic boost for the city. Read »
CTA Program Gives 500 CPS Students Free Rides
No such thing as a free ride in Chicago? That won't be true for some students on the CTA. The new Free Fare Card Pilot program announced Monday will allow 500 CPS students at five high schools to ride public... Read »
CTA Extends Students' Discounted Rates
To accommodate Chicago Public Schools' longer day, the CTA has agreed to extend students' discounted public transportation rates during the school year. Read »
CTA Invests $205M in Facility Repairs
CTA bus and rail facilities will receive a $205 million makeover beginning in 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced the plans on Tuesday, saying the upgrade is the “first ever on... Read »
Preckwinkle: Red Line Shutdown 'Worth It'
“If we’re going to have a first-class public transit system, we have to invest in it," says Cook County President. Read »
New Morgan CTA Station Officially Opens
Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially opened new Morgan 'L' station Thursday. Read »
Mayor Thanks Commuters for NATO Patience
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to thank Chicagoans for their patience while world leaders were in town for the NATO Summit. Chicago closed roads, police lined Michigan Avenue, Metra put security restrictions in place... Read »
Officials Announce Red Line Overhaul
Red Line improvements are coming soon, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday beside Gov. Pat Quinn and Sen. Dick Durbin. But they'll be accompanied by multiple closures. The $86 million first phase of a $1 billion... 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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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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