Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Obama Organization Pushes for Gay Marriage in Illinois
An email to supporters from Organizing for Action asked them to lobby Illinois House members to pass the bill already OK'd by state senators on Valentine's Day. Read »
Madigan: Gay Marriage 12 Votes Short in House
A proposal to make Illinois the 10th state to allow gay marriage will face a "very difficult" reception in the Illinois House, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan said Wednesday as advocates vowed to... Read »
Illinois GOP Didn't Have Votes to Oust Chairman
The Illinois Republican Party central committee has canceled Saturday's scheduled meeting in which it was to consider firing party chairman Pat Brady. Read »
House Committee OKs Gay Marriage Bill
The House Executive Committee voted 6-5 late Tuesday to move a measure lifting the state's ban on same-sex marriage to the floor. Read »
Rahm Offers Valentine to Gay Community
On the heels of the Illinois Senate advancing a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office took to social media with a quick post embracing the move. Read »
Illinois Pols React to Gay Marriage Advancement
The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill now moves onto the House. Read »
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Illinois Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The Illinois Senate votes 34-21-2 in favor of bill. Read »
Illinois Gay Marriage Bill Advances in Senate
The Executive Committee voted 9-5 to move legislation giving marital rights to same sex couples to the Senate floor. Democrats with a 40-member majority say they have the needed votes Read »
Church Leaders Vow Political Backlash for Gay Marriage
Group says legislators who frequent black churches for votes are turning a deaf ear to their opposition to the bill. Read »
Senate Committee Passes Gay Marriage Bill
Full Senate could get bill next week or soon after new Legislature is sworn in on Jan. 9. 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.
Videos
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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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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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