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Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Indiana Braces For Casino Revenue Loss Indiana Braces For Casino Revenue Loss

New competition creating a fight for available gambling dollars. Read »

Pat Quinn

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Gambling Bill Still on Table: Quinn Gambling Bill Still on Table: Quinn

Gov. Pat Quinn is going to allow legislators to press their luck one more time to pass a gambling bill that would put a Casino in Chicago. Read »

Gambling Bill

Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM

By Phil Rogers, Anthony Ponce

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Gambling Bill's Sponsors: Quinn Played Us

Rep. Lou Lang working on votes to override veto. 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.

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

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