Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Comparing the Ward Maps
We've found detailed maps of the proposals filed by the City Council's Latino Caucus and the Ald. Richard Mell's Rules Committee. Check them out. Read »
Alds. Mell & Burke: The Old Gringos
Old white guys Dick Mell and Ed Burke, not African-Americans, are the real obstacles to Latino empowerment on the City Council. Read »
Ban on Fake Pot Begins in Chicago
Under Chicago's ordinance, any local business selling synthetic pot must immediately remove the products from store shelves or face fines of up to $1,000 for each offense and possible revocation of their... Read »
Chicago Fake Pot Ban Begins Wednesday
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Ald. Ed Burke will team up Tuesday to remind business owners that Chicago's ban of synthetic pot begins Wednesday and fake pot products must be removed. Read »
Poles Want Their Own Ward. They Won't Get It.
Chicago's Poles are lobbying to regain the Northwest Side ward it lost in 2001. With no Voting Rights Act to protect them, they won't get it. Read »
Politicians Should Be Limited to 50 Years in Office
A poll by the Paul Simon Institute for Public Policy finds voters want to limit politicians to 10 or 12 years in office. But that would have robbed us of the careers of Ed Burke, Mike Madigan and Paul Simon... Read »
Big Bucks for Burke, Daley Security
In the four months following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s inauguration, Chicago taxpayers spent over $300,000 on protective services for former Mayor Richard Daley and current Alderman Ed Burke. The amount comes from... Read »
City Considers Hiking Cab Fares
City officials consider raising fares by $1, according to reports. Read »
Ed Burke Can Rename Streets
The alderman shows off his power by constricting part of 54th Place, naming it after rich dude. 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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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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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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