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Emanuel Supports Expanded Gun Offender Registry
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he supports an alderman's proposal to expand the city's gun offender registry. Read »
Chicago Considers Banning Energy Drinks
Chicago's City Council will hear testimony Tuesday in connection with a proposed blanket ban on energy drinks within city limits. Read »
You're So Vain, I'll Bet You Think This Post Is About You
Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson plead guilty, as vanity undoes two more politicians. Read »
Burke Wants to Ban Energy Drinks in Chicago
“No person shall sell, give away, barter, exchange or otherwise furnish any energy drink,” reads the language in his proposed ordinance. The legislation would include a $100 to $500 fine for each offense. Read »
Alderman Also a P.I. Licensed to Carry
Chicago alderman Ed Burke is a licensed private detective. In addition he’s approved to carry a semi-automatic weapon. And according to state records he's also a private security contractor, trained and... Read »
Clock's Ticking For Jesse Jackson Jr. to Emerge
As a federal probe into Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s finances reportedly widens, Chicago's most powerful alderman said there's room for compassion toward the Jackson family but also noted the time is getting closer... Read »
Burke Closely Connected to Wrigley Company: Report
Ald. Ed Burke reportedly has strong ties to Chicago's Wrigley Company. Burke and the Chicago City Council approved a deal 10 years ago to give $16 million in taxpayer subsidies to the Wrigley Company, according... Read »
Political Anagrams
Sometimes, rearranging the letters in a politician's name can be revealing. 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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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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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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