Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
"After The Happiest Day of Her Life, She’s Gone"
President Barack Obama has mentioned The Windy City several times when talking about gun control, one of the big priorities of his second term. On Wednesday, the name of a 15-year-old girl shot and killed a day... Read »
Back from D.C., McCarthy Talks Guns
He said the meeting with the leaders and other law enforcement officers from around the country was a "wonderful experience" that dealt with "significant issues." Read »
Chicago's Top Cop Talks Guns In Washington
After a Chicago weekend that saw violence claim eight lives, Supt. Garry McCarthy traveled to Washington Monday to discuss gun safety with Vice President Joe Biden and other police chiefs and sheriffs. Read »
Durbin, Chicago Police Push For Stricter Gun Laws
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin started his public push for stricter gun laws — including a ban on assault weapons. Read »
Top Cop Says New Gun Laws Don't Equal Gun Control
Chicago's top cop once again called for new laws to curb the flow of illegal guns of the city's streets. Supt. Garry McCarthy on Monday displayed 302 guns seized in the first two weeks of the year. McCarthy long... Read »
Durbin Gets Gun Feedback from State's Top Cops
Sen. Dick Durbin is a member of the Senate's Judiciary Committee, which will hold hearings on the recommendations offered by the White House's Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Read »
Rahm, McCarthy Propose Community Policing Facelift
Under the changes announced today, each police district will be assigned a CAPS sergeant and two police officers, as well as a community organizer and a shared youth services provider. Read »
Emanuel, McCarthy Aim to Change CAPS
“You cannot have a successful community policing strategy, if you do not engage the community,” Emanuel said, announcing that he is shifting the resources of the current CAPS program to individual districts,... Read »
Police To Increase Security at Gang Funerals
Chicago officials are taking a new approach to gang funerals after a shooting inside a church left one man dead and another injured. 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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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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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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