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President Barack Obama

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Teens Talk to Rahm About Solutions to Violence

More than 500 teens are expected to submit their proposals and brainstorm with Chicago officials Saturday afternoon, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Read »

President

Monday, Feb 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Obama Heads to Chicago to Address Economy, Gun Violence

President Barack Obama will travel to Chicago Friday to talk about strengthening the U.S. economy as well as city gun violence. Read »

First Lady Style

Friday, Jan 18, 2013 at 7:45 AM

Michelle Obama Debuts New Haircut On Twitter

New term, new Twitter, new do. First Lady Michelle Obama, whose fashion choices are often written about and acclaimed, stepped up her style Wednesday without a wardrobe makeover. She took to her new Twitter... Read »

First Lady Michelle Obama

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM

By Marcus Riley

First Lady, Emanuel Tour Farm First Lady, Emanuel Tour Farm

Michelle Obama takes her healthy eating message to the South Side. See Full Gallery »

About Ward Room

NBC Chicago's award winning politics blog takes a critical look at Illinois' top influence-peddlers, using a mix of news and commentary designed to keep this state's notoriously corruptible politicians honest and accountable.

Who We're Covering

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.

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

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.

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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Authors

Phil Rogers Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.

Mary Ann Ahern WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .

Edward McClelland Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.