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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM

New Chicago-Made Interceptor Cop Cars Arrive

Police vehicles built at South Side Ford plant. Read »

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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Ford Interceptor Police Vehicles Ford Interceptor Police Vehicles

First batch of Chicago-made vehicles delivered to police department. See Full Gallery »

Rahm Emanuel

Friday, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Chicago to Place $3.5M Cop Car Order Chicago to Place $3.5M Cop Car Order

City’s Department of Fleet and Facilities Management (2FM) will make an initial purchase of 100 Ford “Interceptor” sedans and SUVs for the City’s law enforcement fleet. The $3.5 million investment is the initial... Read »

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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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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.