Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Durbin Would Make History With Re-election
When he wins a fourth term, Dick Durbin will become Illinois's longest-serving Democratic senator, and its second-longest serving overall. Read »
Sen. Durbin Confirms Run for Re-Election
Sen. Dick Durbin will run for re-election for 2014, the Senator told NBC Chicago Saturday. Read »
Source: Durbin Plans to Seek Re-Election
A source close to Illinois' senior senator on Friday confirmed a published report that Durbin has been telling top Democrats that he'll seek a fourth term. Read »
Senate Panel OKs Guns Bills Honoring Hadiya Pendleton
In Congress' first gun votes since the Newtown, Conn., nightmare, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to toughen federal penalties against illegal firearms purchases, even as senators signaled that... Read »
Durbin Decries Sequestration's Effects on Medical Community
Durbin says cuts to National Institute of Health funding will cost Illinois jobs, including 3,200 jobs at Northwestern University that are tied to NIH funding. Read »
Childhood Friend Marvels at Hillary Clinton
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a standing room only ovation on her last day at the State Department on Friday, her close friends in Chicago were marveling at all she’s accomplished. Read »
"After The Happiest Day of Her Life, She’s Gone"
President Barack Obama has mentioned The Windy City several times when talking about gun control, one of the big priorities of his second term. On Wednesday, the name of a 15-year-old girl shot and killed a day... Read »
Durbin, Chicago Police Push For Stricter Gun Laws
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin started his public push for stricter gun laws — including a ban on assault weapons. Read »
Duckworth Applauds Women In Combat
Rep. Tammy Duckworth, who made her name as a military veteran, is thrilled about the Defense Department's decision to allow more women in combat. Read »
Durbin: Odds Are Good for Immigration Reform
Sen. Dick Durbin says the chances are good that the U.S. Senate will pass comprehensive immigration reform. 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.
Videos
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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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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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
Authors
Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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